Laterite

Metapelite

Properties of Laterite and Metapelite

Laterite

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Applicable

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1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

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3.4-3.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

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0-300 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.72 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Laterite vs Metapelite Properties

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