Properties of Lignite and Tonalite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
1
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Black
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4
  
2.86-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
800-801 g/cm3
  
2.73 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.26 kJ/Kg K
  
5
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Lignite vs Tonalite Properties
Properties of Lignite and Tonalite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Lignite vs Tonalite properties, get to know more about Lignite Definition and Tonalite 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 Tonalite.