Properties of Ijolite and Websterite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
  
Cleavage
Poor
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.76
  
3.2-3.5
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Ijolite vs Websterite Properties
Properties of Ijolite and Websterite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Ijolite vs Websterite properties, get to know more about Ijolite Definition and Websterite 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 Websterite.