Properties of Carbonatite and Pegmatite

Carbonatite

Pegmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.4 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.6 Streak

White

1.1.7 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.8 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.9 Compressive Strength

NA178.54 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.2.2 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

2.0.4 Toughness

2.1

2.1.3 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.6-2.63

0 8.4

2.3.2 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

2.3.3 Density

2.84-2.86 g/cm³2.6-2.65 g/cm³

0 1400

2.4 Thermal Properties

2.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

2.4.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Carbonatite vs Pegmatite Properties

Properties of Carbonatite and Pegmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Carbonatite vs Pegmatite properties, get to know more about Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite and Pegmatite.