Properties of Scoria and Wehrlite

Scoria

Wehrlite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-65.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available8.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.6-3.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.63 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Scoria vs Wehrlite Properties

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