Physical Properties of Benmoreite
Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Benmoreite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Benmoreite rock are vital in determining its Benmoreite Texture and Benmoreite Uses.
Hardness and Strength of Benmoreite
The physical properties of Benmoreite 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 Benmoreite is 6 whereas its compressive strength is 37.40 N/mm2. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Benmoreite is black whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Benmoreite is the interaction of light with the surface of Benmoreite. Luster of Benmoreite is earthy. Benmoreite cleavage is perfect. The specific gravity of Benmoreite is 2.8-3. Benmoreite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 2.3. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.