Amphibolite

Metapelite

Properties of Amphibolite and Metapelite

Amphibolite

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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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

3.4-3.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0-300 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.72 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Amphibolite vs Metapelite Properties

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