Properties of Amphibolite and Scoria
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.5
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Amphibolite vs Scoria Properties
Properties of Amphibolite and Scoria play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Amphibolite vs Scoria properties, get to know more about Amphibolite Definition and Scoria Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Amphibolite and Scoria.