Properties of Carbonatite and Cataclasite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.1
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Carbonatite vs Cataclasite Properties
Properties of Carbonatite and Cataclasite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Carbonatite vs Cataclasite properties, get to know more about Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite and Cataclasite.