Properties of Epidosite and Variolite

Epidosite

Variolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA37.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.9-3.1 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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Epidosite vs Variolite Properties

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