Properties of Amphibolite and Ganister
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Amphibolite vs Ganister Properties
Properties of Amphibolite and Ganister play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Amphibolite vs Ganister properties, get to know more about Amphibolite Definition and Ganister 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 Ganister.