Properties of Amphibolite and Travertine
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.5
1.68
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.71 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Amphibolite vs Travertine Properties
Properties of Amphibolite and Travertine play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Amphibolite vs Travertine properties, get to know more about Amphibolite Definition and Travertine 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 Travertine.