Physical Properties of Granophyre
Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Granophyre like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Granophyre rock are vital in determining its Granophyre Texture and Granophyre Uses.
Hardness and Strength of Granophyre
The physical properties of Granophyre depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Granophyre is 6-7 whereas its compressive strength is 175.00 N/mm2. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Granophyre is white whereas its fracture is . Luster of Granophyre is the interaction of light with the surface of Granophyre. Luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Granophyre cleavage is . The specific gravity of Granophyre is 2.6-2.7. Granophyre is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is . You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.