Properties of Variolite and Travertine

Variolite

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²80.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-31.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Variolite vs Travertine Properties

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