Properties of Variolite and Alkali Feldspar Granite

Variolite

Alkali Feldspar Granite

Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Variolite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Not Applicable

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Not Available

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²

175.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

2.3

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.6-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Variolite vs Alkali Feldspar Granite Properties

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