Properties of Amphibolite and Cataclasite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
NA
Streak
White to Grey
Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
2.3
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
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.