Properties of Icelandite and Suevite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Coarse Grained
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
1.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Icelandite vs Suevite Properties
Properties of Icelandite and Suevite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Icelandite vs Suevite properties, get to know more about Icelandite Definition and Suevite 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 Suevite.