Properties of Variolite and Essexite

Variolite

Essexite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly 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

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3Not Available

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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Variolite vs Essexite Properties

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