Properties of Amphibolite and Norite

Amphibolite

Norite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.52.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³2.7-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Amphibolite vs Norite Properties

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