Properties of Latite and Hawaiite

Latite

Hawaiite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.56

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Not Available

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Latite vs Hawaiite Properties

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