Properties of Latite and Greywacke
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Angular and Fine
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6-2.61 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Latite vs Greywacke Properties
Properties of Latite and Greywacke play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Latite vs Greywacke properties, get to know more about Latite Definition and Greywacke 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 Greywacke.