Properties of Marble and Ijolite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
-
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Greasy to Dull
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.6-2.76
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Marble vs Ijolite Properties
Properties of Marble and Ijolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Marble vs Ijolite properties, get to know more about Marble Definition and Ijolite 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 Marble and Ijolite.