Properties of Granulite and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Specific Gravity
2.8-3.0
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.06-3.33 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Granulite vs Amphibolite Properties
Properties of Granulite and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granulite vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Granulite Definition and Amphibolite 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 Granulite and Amphibolite.