Properties of Picrite and Evaporite

Picrite

Evaporite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.82-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.922.86-2.99

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Picrite vs Evaporite Properties

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