Properties of Ignimbrite and Jaspillite

Ignimbrite

Jaspillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-63

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²230.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.735.0-5.3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³0-5.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K3.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Ignimbrite vs Jaspillite Properties

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