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Properties of Eclogite and Granite


Properties of Granite and Eclogite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Large and Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
175.00 N/mm2   
13

Cleavage
Perfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
2.6-2.7   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
3.2-3.6 g/cm3   
2.65-2.75 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.79 kJ/Kg K   
16

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Eclogite vs Granite Properties

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

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