Ignimbrite

Wackestone

Properties of Ignimbrite and Wackestone

Ignimbrite

Wackestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-6

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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243.80 N/mm²

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.73

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.20 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 25 (Overall)▶

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Ignimbrite vs Wackestone Properties

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