Properties of Breccia and Ijolite

Breccia

Ijolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.6-2.76

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Breccia vs Ijolite Properties

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