Properties of Latite and Wehrlite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86
8.4
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Latite vs Wehrlite Properties
Properties of Latite and Wehrlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Latite vs Wehrlite properties, get to know more about Latite Definition and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite.