Properties of Cataclasite and Amphibolite

Cataclasite

Amphibolite

Add ⊕

1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.12.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Cataclasite vs Amphibolite Properties

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