Properties of Gabbro and Ignimbrite

Gabbro

Ignimbrite

Properties of Ignimbrite and Gabbro

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

4-6

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Streak

Black

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Not Available

Vitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²

243.80 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

1.6

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

1-1.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.20 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Gabbro vs Ignimbrite Properties

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