Properties of Adakite and Ignimbrite

Adakite

Ignimbrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-44-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Adakite vs Ignimbrite Properties

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