Properties of Appinite and Icelandite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Vitreous
  
Cleavage
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.5-2.8
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
  
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
2.39 kJ/Kg K
  
2
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Appinite vs Icelandite Properties
Properties of Appinite and Icelandite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Appinite vs Icelandite properties, get to know more about Appinite Definition and Icelandite 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 Appinite and Icelandite.