Properties of Metapelite and Dacite

Metapelite

Dacite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-62-2.25

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³2.77-2.771 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Metapelite vs Dacite Properties

Properties of Metapelite and Dacite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Metapelite vs Dacite properties, get to know more about Metapelite Definition and Dacite 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 Dacite.