Properties of Carbonatite

Physical Properties of Carbonatite

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

Hardness and Strength of Carbonatite

The physical properties of Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite is 3 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Carbonatite is white whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Carbonatite is the interaction of light with the surface of Carbonatite. Luster of Carbonatite is subvitreous to dull. Carbonatite cleavage is not available. The specific gravity of Carbonatite is 2.86-2.87. Carbonatite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 1. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.