Gabbro

Granite

Properties of Gabbro and Granite

Gabbro

Granite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

175.00 N/mm²

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87

2.6-2.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

2.65-2.75 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gabbro vs Granite Properties

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