Properties of Picrite and Icelandite

Picrite

Icelandite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.87

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.922.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³2.11-2.36 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K2.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Picrite vs Icelandite Properties

Properties of Picrite and Icelandite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Picrite vs Icelandite properties, get to know more about Picrite Definition and Icelandite 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 Picrite and Icelandite.