Properties of Essexite and Tonalite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Black
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1.6
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.86-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.73 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Essexite vs Tonalite Properties
Properties of Essexite and Tonalite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Essexite vs Tonalite properties, get to know more about Essexite Definition and Tonalite 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 Essexite and Tonalite.