Properties of Felsite and Cataclasite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-5.5
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
NA
  
Streak
White
  
Black
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.1
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Felsite vs Cataclasite Properties
Properties of Felsite and Cataclasite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Felsite vs Cataclasite properties, get to know more about Felsite Definition and Cataclasite 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 Felsite and Cataclasite.