Properties of Cataclasite and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
NA
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
Black
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
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.