Learn more about Properties of Pegmatite
What is Pegmatite? In this section, we will learn more about properties of Pegmatite i.e. physical and thermal properties. Physical properties of Pegmatite include Color, Streak, Hardness, Structure, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Specific Gravity etc. The strength of Pegmatite is 178.54 N/mm2. Streak of Pegmatite is white while its cleavage is perfect. Luster of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous and its fracture is conchoidal. Pegmatite is translucent to opaque in nature. Know all about Pegmatite, What is Pegmatite, its composition, features, facts and reserves in next sections.
Know about Composition of Pegmatite
What is Pegmatite composed of? Get to know about composition of Pegmatite here. Pegmatite definition gives information about the Formation of Pegmatite and its composition.The composition of Pegmatite can be further divided into mineral and compound content. The mineral content of Pegmatite rock includes Apatite, Beryl, Feldspar, Fluorite, Garnet, Lepidolite, Quartz, Silica, Spodumene, Topaz and The compound content of Pegmatite rock includes Aluminium Oxide, CaO, Iron(III) Oxide, FeO, Potassium Oxide, Magnesium Carbonate, MgO, Phosphorus Pentoxide. Almost all rocks undergo transformation process. Know all about Pegmatite rock in next section.