Properties of Suevite and Travertine
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Splintery
Streak
Light to dark brown
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Earthy
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.86
1.68
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.71 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Suevite vs Travertine Properties
Properties of Suevite and Travertine play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Suevite vs Travertine properties, get to know more about Suevite 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 Suevite and Travertine.