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Properties of Ijolite and Kimberlite


Properties of Kimberlite and Ijolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Fine to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Greasy to Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Poor   
Conchoidal   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.76   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
2.95-2.96 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

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

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Ijolite vs Kimberlite Properties

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

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