Properties of Suevite and Sovite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Suevite vs Sovite Properties
Properties of Suevite and Sovite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Suevite vs Sovite properties, get to know more about Suevite Definition and Sovite 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 Sovite.