Properties of Granulite and Larvikite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3.0
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.06-3.33 g/cm3
  
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.14 kJ/Kg K
  
26
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Granulite vs Larvikite Properties
Properties of Granulite and Larvikite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Granulite vs Larvikite properties, get to know more about Granulite Definition and Larvikite 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 Larvikite.