Properties of Ganister and Amphibolite

Ganister

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.82.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Ganister vs Amphibolite Properties

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