Properties of Wackestone

Physical Properties of Wackestone

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

Hardness and Strength of Wackestone

The physical properties of Wackestone 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 Wackestone is 2-3 whereas its compressive strength is 225.00 N/mm². Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Wackestone is white whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Wackestone is the interaction of light with the surface of Wackestone. Luster of Wackestone is dull. Wackestone cleavage is perfect. The specific gravity of Wackestone is 2.2-2.8. Wackestone is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 2.6. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.