Amphibolite

Cataclasite

Properties of Amphibolite and Cataclasite

Amphibolite

Cataclasite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

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1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5

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1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Amphibolite vs Cataclasite Properties

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