Properties of Granulite and Amphibolite

Granulite

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3.02.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.06-3.33 g/cm³2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.14 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Granulite vs Amphibolite Properties

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