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Properties of Variolite and Diamictite


Properties of Diamictite and Variolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
2-3   

Grain Size
Not Applicable   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White to Grey   
Light to dark brown   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2   
27
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.3   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
4.3-5.0   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.2-2.35 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
0.75 kJ/Kg K   
18

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Variolite vs Diamictite Properties

Properties of Variolite and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Variolite vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Variolite Definition and Diamictite 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 Variolite and Diamictite.

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