Properties of Picrite and Travertine

Picrite

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.83-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

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 to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²80.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.921.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Picrite vs Travertine Properties

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