Properties of Latite and Metapelite

Latite

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-5.55-6

1 7

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

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.863.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Latite vs Metapelite Properties

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