Properties of Granulite and Eclogite

Granulite

Eclogite

Properties of Eclogite and Granulite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.8-3.0

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Opaque

Density

3.06-3.33 g/cm³

3.2-3.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.14 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Granulite vs Eclogite Properties

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