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Properties of Websterite

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Uneven
1.1.4 Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Irregular
1.1.9 Toughness
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Physical Properties of Websterite

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

Hardness and Strength of Websterite

The physical properties of Websterite 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 Websterite is 7 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Websterite is white, greenish white or grey whereas its fracture is uneven. Luster of Websterite is the interaction of light with the surface of Websterite. Luster of Websterite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Websterite cleavage is irregular. The specific gravity of Websterite is 3.2-3.5. Websterite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is not available. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.