Properties of Granite and Picrite

Granite

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76.8

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²189.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.72.75-2.92

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.65-2.75 g/cm³1.5-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Granite vs Picrite Properties

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