Properties of Kimberlite and Migmatite

Kimberlite

Migmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5-6.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.872.65-2.75

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.95-2.96 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Kimberlite vs Migmatite Properties

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