Properties of Variolite

Physical Properties of Variolite

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Variolite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Variolite rock are vital in determining its Variolite Texture and Variolite Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Variolite

The physical properties of Variolite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Variolite is 6 whereas its compressive strength is 37.50 N/mm². Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Variolite is white to grey whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Variolite is the interaction of light with the surface of Variolite. Luster of Variolite is not available. Variolite cleavage is not available. The specific gravity of Variolite is 2.8-3. Variolite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 2.3. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.