Properties of Amphibolite and Granite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Not Available
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
2.3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.65-2.75 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Amphibolite vs Granite Properties
Properties of Amphibolite and Granite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Amphibolite vs Granite properties, get to know more about Amphibolite Definition and Granite 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 Granite.