Properties of Granulite and Appinite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Conchoidal
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3.0
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
3.06-3.33 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Granulite vs Appinite Properties
Properties of Granulite and Appinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granulite vs Appinite properties, get to know more about Granulite Definition and Appinite 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 Appinite.