Properties of Metapelite and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Fibrous
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
Unknown
White to Grey
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
2.3
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0-300 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Metapelite vs Amphibolite Properties
Properties of Metapelite and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Metapelite vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Metapelite Definition and Amphibolite 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 Metapelite and Amphibolite.