Properties of Ijolite and Rapakivi Granite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Poor
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.76
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Ijolite vs Rapakivi Granite Properties
Properties of Ijolite and Rapakivi Granite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ijolite vs Rapakivi Granite properties, get to know more about Ijolite Definition and Rapakivi Granite 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 Rapakivi Granite.