Properties of Carbonatite and Picrite

Carbonatite

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

36.8

1 7

1.3.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.3.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.3.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.3.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.3.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

1.3.7 Compressive Strength

NA189.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.3.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.3.9 Toughness

2.1

1.3.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.75-2.92

0 8.4

1.3.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.3.12 Density

2.84-2.86 g/cm³1.5-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.4 Thermal Properties

1.4.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.4.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Carbonatite vs Picrite Properties

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