Properties of Latite and Blue Granite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-5.5
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.7
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Latite vs Blue Granite Properties
Properties of Latite and Blue Granite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Latite vs Blue Granite properties, get to know more about Latite Definition and Blue Granite 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 Latite and Blue Granite.