Properties of Felsite and Itacolumite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-5.5
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Coarse or Fine
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
95.00 N/mm2
  
20
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.2-2.8
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Felsite vs Itacolumite Properties
Properties of Felsite and Itacolumite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Felsite vs Itacolumite properties, get to know more about Felsite 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 Felsite and Itacolumite.