Properties of Ganister and Pegmatite

Ganister

Pegmatite

Properties of Pegmatite and Ganister

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²

178.54 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

2.6

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

2.6-2.63

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

2.6-2.65 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Ganister vs Pegmatite Properties

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