Properties of Ignimbrite and Icelandite

Ignimbrite

Icelandite

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Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

4-67

1 7

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Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Uneven

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

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Cleavage

Toughness

1.1

Specific Gravity

2.732.5-2.8

0 8.4

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Transparency

Opaque

Density

1-1.8 g/cm³2.11-2.36 g/cm³

0 1400

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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

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Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Ignimbrite vs Icelandite Properties

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