Properties of Mylonite and Ignimbrite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3-4
4-6
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Shiny
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
1.28 N/mm2
32
243.80 N/mm2
5
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.05
2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-4.8 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
1.50 kJ/Kg K
3
0.20 kJ/Kg K
25
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Mylonite vs Ignimbrite Properties
Properties of Mylonite and Ignimbrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Mylonite vs Ignimbrite properties, get to know more about Mylonite Definition and Ignimbrite 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 Mylonite and Ignimbrite.
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