Properties of Suevite and Ignimbrite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Earthy
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Suevite vs Ignimbrite Properties
Properties of Suevite and Ignimbrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Suevite vs Ignimbrite properties, get to know more about Suevite Definition and Ignimbrite 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 Suevite and Ignimbrite.