Properties of Ignimbrite and Pyroxenite

Ignimbrite

Pyroxenite

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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

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.733.2-3.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³3.1-3.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Ignimbrite vs Pyroxenite Properties

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