Properties of Kenyte and Variolite

Kenyte

Variolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²37.50 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Kenyte vs Variolite Properties

Properties of Kenyte and Variolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kenyte vs Variolite properties, get to know more about Kenyte Definition and Variolite 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 Kenyte and Variolite.