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Properties of Wackestone and Scoria


Properties of Scoria and Wackestone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-3   
5-6   

Grain Size
Very fine-grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.6   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8   
Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.39 kJ/Kg K   
23
Not Available   

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

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Wackestone vs Scoria Properties

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

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