Properties of Hyaloclastite and Variolite

Hyaloclastite

Variolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1-26

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Colorless

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull and Grainy

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA37.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Hyaloclastite vs Variolite Properties

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