Properties of Ignimbrite and Whiteschist
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
4-6
1.5
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine to Medium Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
243.80 N/mm2
5
200.00 N/mm2
10
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.73
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1-1.8 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.20 kJ/Kg K
25
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Ignimbrite vs Whiteschist Properties
Properties of Ignimbrite and Whiteschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ignimbrite vs Whiteschist properties, get to know more about Ignimbrite Definition and Whiteschist 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 Whiteschist.
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