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Properties of Variolite and Mylonite


Properties of Mylonite and Variolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
3-4   

Grain Size
Not Applicable   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2   
27
1.28 N/mm2   
32

Cleavage
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Toughness
2.3   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.97-3.05   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.6-4.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
1.50 kJ/Kg K   
3

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

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Variolite vs Mylonite Properties

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

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