Properties of Lignite and Variolite

Lignite

Variolite

Properties of Variolite and Lignite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Not Applicable

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

Black

White to Grey

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Not Available

Compressive Strength

Not Available

37.50 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

2.3

Specific Gravity

1.1-1.4

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

800-801 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Lignite vs Variolite Properties

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