Properties of Amphibolite and Wehrlite

Amphibolite

Wehrlite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.58.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³2.6-3.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.63 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Amphibolite vs Wehrlite Properties

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