Properties of Kenyte and Ganister

Kenyte

Ganister

Properties of Ganister and Kenyte

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse or Fine

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Splintery

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Greasy to Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.6

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Kenyte vs Ganister Properties

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