Properties of Breccia and Icelandite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Vitreous
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.1
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Breccia vs Icelandite Properties
Properties of Breccia and Icelandite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Breccia vs Icelandite properties, get to know more about Breccia 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 Breccia and Icelandite.