Properties of Gabbro and Metapelite

Gabbro

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

Black

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.873.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Gabbro vs Metapelite Properties

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