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Properties of Websterite and Variolite


Properties of Variolite and Websterite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
6   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Not Applicable   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic   
Not Available   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
37.50 N/mm2   
27

Cleavage
Irregular   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3   
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15

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

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Websterite vs Variolite Properties

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

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