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Properties of Metapelite and Kimberlite


Properties of Kimberlite and Metapelite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Fine to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Unknown   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Toughness
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
0-300 g/cm3   
2.95-2.96 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   

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Metapelite vs Kimberlite Properties

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

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