Properties of Lamprophyre and Minette
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-6
  
5-6
  
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
  
Fine to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Cleavage
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
  
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Lamprophyre vs Minette Properties
Properties of Lamprophyre and Minette play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lamprophyre vs Minette properties, get to know more about Lamprophyre Definition and Minette 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 Lamprophyre and Minette.