Properties of Marble and Latite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Toughness
Not Available
2.7
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Marble vs Latite Properties
Properties of Marble and Latite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Marble vs Latite properties, get to know more about Marble Definition and Latite 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 Marble and Latite.