Properties of Lignite and Pegmatite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
2.6-2.63
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
800-801 g/cm3
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Lignite vs Pegmatite Properties
Properties of Lignite and Pegmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lignite vs Pegmatite properties, get to know more about Lignite Definition and Pegmatite 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 Lignite and Pegmatite.