Properties of Breccia and Cataclasite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
NA
  
Streak
White
  
Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly
  
Vitreous
  
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.1
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
0 g/cm3
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Breccia vs Cataclasite Properties
Properties of Breccia and Cataclasite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Breccia vs Cataclasite properties, get to know more about Breccia Definition and Cataclasite 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 Breccia and Cataclasite.