Properties of Variolite and Gabbro
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Not Applicable
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2
  
27
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.3
  
1.6
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Variolite vs Gabbro Properties
Properties of Variolite and Gabbro play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Variolite vs Gabbro properties, get to know more about Variolite Definition and Gabbro 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 Gabbro.