Properties of Arkose

Physical Properties of Arkose

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Arkose like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Arkose rock are vital in determining its Arkose Texture and Arkose Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Arkose

The physical properties of Arkose depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Arkose is 6-7 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Arkose is white whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Arkose is the interaction of light with the surface of Arkose. Luster of Arkose is dull. Arkose cleavage is not available. The specific gravity of Arkose is 0. Arkose is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is not available. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.