Properties of Felsite and Latite

Felsite

Latite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.55-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Felsite vs Latite Properties

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