Properties of Amphibolite and Vogesite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Irregular
Conchoidal
Toughness
2.3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Amphibolite vs Vogesite Properties
Properties of Amphibolite and Vogesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Amphibolite vs Vogesite properties, get to know more about Amphibolite Definition and Vogesite 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 Vogesite.