Properties of Itacolumite and Appinite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6-7
5-6
Grain Size
Coarse or Fine
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
95.00 N/mm2
20
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Conchoidal
Toughness
2.6
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Itacolumite vs Appinite Properties
Properties of Itacolumite and Appinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Itacolumite vs Appinite properties, get to know more about Itacolumite Definition and Appinite 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 Itacolumite and Appinite.
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