Properties of Granite and Benmoreite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
6
  
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
37.40 N/mm2
  
28
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.65-2.75 g/cm3
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Granite vs Benmoreite Properties
Properties of Granite and Benmoreite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granite vs Benmoreite properties, get to know more about Granite Definition and Benmoreite 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 Granite and Benmoreite.