Properties of Cataclasite and Variolite

Cataclasite

Variolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA37.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.12.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Cataclasite vs Variolite Properties

Properties of Cataclasite and Variolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Cataclasite vs Variolite properties, get to know more about Cataclasite Definition and Variolite 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 Cataclasite and Variolite.