Properties of Ijolite and Laterite

Ijolite

Laterite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-62

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.76Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Ijolite vs Laterite Properties

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