Properties of Conglomerate

Physical Properties of Conglomerate

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

Hardness and Strength of Conglomerate

The physical properties of Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate is 2-3 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Conglomerate is white whereas its fracture is uneven. Luster of Conglomerate is the interaction of light with the surface of Conglomerate. Luster of Conglomerate is dull. Conglomerate cleavage is non-existent. The specific gravity of Conglomerate is 2.86-2.88. Conglomerate is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is not available. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.