Properties of Icelandite

Physical Properties of Icelandite

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Icelandite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Icelandite rock are vital in determining its Icelandite Texture and Icelandite Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Icelandite

The physical properties of Icelandite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Icelandite is 7 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Icelandite is white whereas its fracture is uneven. Luster of Icelandite is the interaction of light with the surface of Icelandite. Luster of Icelandite is vitreous. Icelandite cleavage is not available. The specific gravity of Icelandite is 2.5-2.8. Icelandite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 1.1. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.