Properties of Kimberlite and Charnockite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Not Available
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
Not Available
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Kimberlite vs Charnockite Properties
Properties of Kimberlite and Charnockite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kimberlite vs Charnockite properties, get to know more about Kimberlite Definition and Charnockite 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 Kimberlite and Charnockite.