Properties of Minette

Physical Properties of Minette

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

Hardness and Strength of Minette

The physical properties of Minette 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 Minette is 5-6 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Minette is white whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Minette is the interaction of light with the surface of Minette. Luster of Minette is subvitreous to dull. Minette cleavage is conchoidal. The specific gravity of Minette is 2.86-2.87. Minette is translucent to opaque in nature whereas its toughness is not available. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.