Gritstone

Amphibolite

Properties of Gritstone and Amphibolite

Gritstone

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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70.00 N/mm²

Rank: 24 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

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2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.250

2.5

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2 g/cm³

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gritstone vs Amphibolite Properties

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