Properties of Ignimbrite and Pegmatite

Ignimbrite

Pegmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-67

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²178.54 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.5.1 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.5.2 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.5.3 Specific Gravity

2.732.6-2.63

0 8.4

1.5.4 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.5.5 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³2.6-2.65 g/cm³

0 1400

1.6 Thermal Properties

1.6.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.6.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Ignimbrite vs Pegmatite Properties

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