Properties of Travertine and Ijolite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Greasy to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Poor
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.68
2.6-2.76
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.71 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Travertine vs Ijolite Properties
Properties of Travertine and Ijolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Travertine vs Ijolite properties, get to know more about Travertine Definition and Ijolite 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 Travertine and Ijolite.