Amphibolite

Wehrlite

Properties of Amphibolite and Wehrlite

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5

8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

2.6-3.7 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.63 kJ/Kg K

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Amphibolite vs Wehrlite Properties

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