Properties of Scoria and Laterite

Scoria

Laterite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-62

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not AvailableNot Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not AvailableNot Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Scoria vs Laterite Properties

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