Properties of Ijolite and Greenschist
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Shiny
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
Slaty
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.5
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.76
  
2.5-2.9
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Ijolite vs Greenschist Properties
Properties of Ijolite and Greenschist play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ijolite vs Greenschist properties, get to know more about Ijolite Definition and Greenschist 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 Ijolite and Greenschist.