Properties of Metapelite and Diabase

Metapelite

Diabase

Properties of Diabase and Metapelite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-6

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal

Streak

Unknown

Black

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Not Available

Compressive Strength

Not Available

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

1.6

Specific Gravity

3.4-3.7

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Opaque

Density

0-300 g/cm³

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Metapelite vs Diabase Properties

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