Felsite

Variolite

Properties of Felsite and Variolite

Felsite

Variolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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0.15 N/mm²

Rank: 33 (Overall)▶

37.50 N/mm²

Rank: 27 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.2.3 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.2.4 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.8-3

1.2.5 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.2.6 Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

1.3 Thermal Properties

1.3.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.3.3 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Felsite vs Variolite Properties

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