Properties of Lamprophyre and Picrite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5-6
6.8
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
189.00 N/mm2
11
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.75-2.92
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.88 kJ/Kg K
13
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant
Lamprophyre vs Picrite Properties
Properties of Lamprophyre and Picrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lamprophyre vs Picrite properties, get to know more about Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre and Picrite.
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