Properties of Adakite and Picrite

Adakite

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46.8

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA189.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.75-2.92

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available1.5-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Adakite vs Picrite Properties

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