Properties of Amphibolite and Pegmatite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.6-2.63
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Amphibolite vs Pegmatite Properties
Properties of Amphibolite and Pegmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Amphibolite vs Pegmatite properties, get to know more about Amphibolite Definition and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite.