Properties of Marl and Rapakivi Granite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Marl vs Rapakivi Granite Properties
Properties of Marl and Rapakivi Granite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Marl vs Rapakivi Granite properties, get to know more about Marl Definition and Rapakivi Granite 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 Marl and Rapakivi Granite.