Properties of Icelandite and Travertine

Icelandite

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA80.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.81.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Icelandite vs Travertine Properties

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