Properties of Metapelite and Picrite

Metapelite

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-66.8

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA189.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.75-2.92

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³1.5-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Metapelite vs Picrite Properties

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