Properties of Granulite and Kimberlite

Granulite

Kimberlite

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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

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3.02.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.06-3.33 g/cm³2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.14 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Granulite vs Kimberlite Properties

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