Properties of Amphibolite and Pegmatite

Amphibolite

Pegmatite

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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

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA178.54 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.52.6-2.63

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³2.6-2.65 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

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Amphibolite vs Pegmatite Properties

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