Properties of Larvikite and Latite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.7
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Larvikite vs Latite Properties
Properties of Larvikite and Latite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Larvikite vs Latite properties, get to know more about Larvikite Definition and Latite 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 Larvikite and Latite.