Properties of Appinite and Pegmatite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.6-2.63
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Appinite vs Pegmatite Properties
Properties of Appinite and Pegmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Appinite vs Pegmatite properties, get to know more about Appinite 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 Appinite and Pegmatite.