Properties of Ignimbrite and Carbonatite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
4-6
  
3
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
243.80 N/mm
2
  
5
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.73
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
1-1.8 g/cm3
  
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.20 kJ/Kg K
  
25
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Ignimbrite vs Carbonatite Properties
Properties of Ignimbrite and Carbonatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ignimbrite vs Carbonatite properties, get to know more about Ignimbrite Definition and Carbonatite 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 Ignimbrite and Carbonatite.