Properties of Eclogite and Metapelite
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
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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