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Properties of Eclogite and Metapelite


Properties of Metapelite and Eclogite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Fibrous   

Streak
White   
Unknown   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Earthy   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
3.4-3.7   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
3.2-3.6 g/cm3   
0-300 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.72 kJ/Kg K   
20

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Eclogite vs Metapelite Properties

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

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