Properties of Websterite and Itacolumite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Coarse or Fine
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
95.00 N/mm
2
  
20
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
  
2.2-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
  
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Websterite vs Itacolumite Properties
Properties of Websterite and Itacolumite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Websterite vs Itacolumite properties, get to know more about Websterite Definition and Itacolumite 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 Websterite and Itacolumite.