Properties of Evaporite and Itacolumite

Evaporite

Itacolumite

Properties of Itacolumite and Evaporite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse or Fine

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.99

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Evaporite vs Itacolumite Properties

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