Properties of Variolite and Epidosite

Variolite

Epidosite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Variolite vs Epidosite Properties

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