Properties of Wehrlite and Ignimbrite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
4-6
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Metallic
  
Vitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
243.80 N/mm
2
  
5
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
8.4
  
2.73
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
  
1-1.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.63 kJ/Kg K
  
21
0.20 kJ/Kg K
  
25
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Wehrlite vs Ignimbrite Properties
Properties of Wehrlite and Ignimbrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Wehrlite vs Ignimbrite properties, get to know more about Wehrlite Definition and Ignimbrite 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 Wehrlite and Ignimbrite.