Properties of Felsite and Mugearite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-5.5
  
6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Not Applicable
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2
  
27
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Not Applicable
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Felsite vs Mugearite Properties
Properties of Felsite and Mugearite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Felsite vs Mugearite properties, get to know more about Felsite Definition and Mugearite 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 Mugearite.