Properties of Picrite and Icelandite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6.8
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
189.00 N/mm
2
  
11
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.1
  
1.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.75-2.92
  
2.5-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
  
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
  
13
2.39 kJ/Kg K
  
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.