Properties of Ijolite

Physical Properties of Ijolite

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Ijolite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Ijolite rock are vital in determining its Ijolite Texture and Ijolite Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Ijolite

The physical properties of Ijolite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Ijolite is 5.5-6 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Ijolite is white whereas its fracture is conchoidal to uneven. Luster of Ijolite is the interaction of light with the surface of Ijolite. Luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull. Ijolite cleavage is poor. The specific gravity of Ijolite is 2.6-2.76. Ijolite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is not available. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.