Properties of Kenyte and Picrite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Uneven
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Greasy to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.75-2.92
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6 g/cm3
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Kenyte vs Picrite Properties
Properties of Kenyte and Picrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kenyte vs Picrite properties, get to know more about Kenyte Definition and Picrite 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 Picrite.