Properties of Laterite and Amphibolite

Laterite

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

26-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Applicable

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Laterite vs Amphibolite Properties

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