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Properties of Variolite and Felsite


Properties of Felsite and Variolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
5-5.5   

Grain Size
Not Applicable   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2   
27
0.15 N/mm2   
33

Cleavage
Not Available   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
2.3   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.6-2.7   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

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

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Variolite vs Felsite Properties

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

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