Properties of Charnockite and Kimberlite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Charnockite vs Kimberlite Properties
Properties of Charnockite and Kimberlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Charnockite vs Kimberlite properties, get to know more about Charnockite Definition and Kimberlite 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 Charnockite and Kimberlite.