Properties of Benmoreite and Websterite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
Black
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm
2
  
28
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
2.3
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
3.2-3.5
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Benmoreite vs Websterite Properties
Properties of Benmoreite and Websterite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Benmoreite vs Websterite properties, get to know more about Benmoreite Definition and Websterite 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 Benmoreite and Websterite.