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Properties of Metapelite and Ganister


Properties of Ganister and Metapelite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Coarse or Fine   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Splintery   

Streak
Unknown   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
95.00 N/mm2   
20

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
0-300 g/cm3   
2.2-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.72 kJ/Kg K   
20
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Metapelite vs Ganister Properties

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

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