Properties of Metapelite and Marble
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Fibrous
Not Available
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0-300 g/cm3
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Metapelite vs Marble Properties
Properties of Metapelite and Marble play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Metapelite vs Marble properties, get to know more about Metapelite Definition and Marble 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 Marble.