Properties of Picrite and Itacolumite

Picrite

Itacolumite

Add ⊕

1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.86-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse or Fine

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²95.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.922.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³2.2-2.8 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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Picrite vs Itacolumite Properties

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