Properties of Ijolite and Pegmatite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
7
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
178.54 N/mm2
12
Cleavage
Poor
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.76
2.6-2.63
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Ijolite vs Pegmatite Properties
Properties of Ijolite and Pegmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ijolite vs Pegmatite properties, get to know more about Ijolite Definition and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite.
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