Properties of Itacolumite

Physical Properties of Itacolumite

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

Hardness and Strength of Itacolumite

The physical properties of Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite is 6-7 whereas its compressive strength is 95.00 N/mm². Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Itacolumite is white whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Itacolumite is the interaction of light with the surface of Itacolumite. Luster of Itacolumite is dull. Itacolumite cleavage is perfect. The specific gravity of Itacolumite is 2.2-2.8. Itacolumite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 2.6. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.