Properties of Greywacke and Variolite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
6
  
Grain Size
Angular and Fine
  
Not Applicable
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
37.50 N/mm
2
  
27
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.6
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.61 g/cm3
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Greywacke vs Variolite Properties
Properties of Greywacke and Variolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Greywacke vs Variolite properties, get to know more about Greywacke 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 Greywacke and Variolite.