Properties of Trachyte and Icelandite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.1
Specific Gravity
2.7
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.43-2.45 g/cm3
2.11-2.36 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
Trachyte vs Icelandite Properties
Properties of Trachyte and Icelandite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyte vs Icelandite properties, get to know more about Trachyte Definition and Icelandite 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 Trachyte and Icelandite.