Properties of Metapelite and Latite

Metapelite

Latite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-65-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

2.4.3 Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

2.4.4 Toughness

Not Available

2.7

2.4.5 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.86

0 8.4

4.3.8 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

4.3.9 Density

0-300 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

6.2.8 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Metapelite vs Latite Properties

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