Properties of Mugearite and Itacolumite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Not Applicable
  
Coarse or Fine
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2
  
27
95.00 N/mm2
  
20
Cleavage
Not Applicable
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.3
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.2-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Mugearite vs Itacolumite Properties
Properties of Mugearite and Itacolumite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Mugearite vs Itacolumite properties, get to know more about Mugearite Definition and Itacolumite 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 Mugearite and Itacolumite.