Properties of Gabbro and Picrite

Gabbro

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76.8

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²189.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.5.1 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.5.2 Toughness

1.6

2.1

1.5.3 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.75-2.92

0 8.4

1.6.2 Transparency

Opaque

1.6.3 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³1.5-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.7 Thermal Properties

1.7.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

2.3.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Gabbro vs Picrite Properties

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