Properties of Icelandite and Picrite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.75-2.92
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Icelandite vs Picrite Properties
Properties of Icelandite and Picrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Icelandite vs Picrite properties, get to know more about Icelandite Definition and Picrite 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 Picrite.