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Properties of Ignimbrite and Scoria


Properties of Scoria and Ignimbrite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
4-6   
5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Vitreous to Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
243.80 N/mm2   
5
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.73   
Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1-1.8 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.20 kJ/Kg K   
25
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Ignimbrite vs Scoria Properties

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

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