Properties of Amphibolite and Boninite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
  
Vitreous
  
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.3
  
1.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.5
  
2.5-2.8
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Amphibolite vs Boninite Properties
Properties of Amphibolite and Boninite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Amphibolite vs Boninite properties, get to know more about Amphibolite Definition and Boninite 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 Boninite.