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