Properties of Suevite

Physical Properties of Suevite

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Suevite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Suevite rock are vital in determining its Suevite Texture and Suevite Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Suevite

The physical properties of Suevite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Suevite is 5.5 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Suevite is light to dark brown whereas its fracture is uneven. Luster of Suevite is the interaction of light with the surface of Suevite. Luster of Suevite is earthy. Suevite cleavage is irregular. The specific gravity of Suevite is 2.86. Suevite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is not available. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.