Properties of Granite and Gabbro

Granite

Gabbro

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.65-2.75 g/cm³2.7-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

2.4.6 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Granite vs Gabbro Properties

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