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Properties of Icelandite and Itacolumite


Properties of Itacolumite and Icelandite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
6-7   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Coarse or Fine   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Vitreous   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
95.00 N/mm2   
20

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
1.1   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3   
2.2-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
2.39 kJ/Kg K   
2
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Icelandite vs Itacolumite Properties

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

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