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Properties of Metapelite and Pyrolite


Properties of Pyrolite and Metapelite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5-6   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Fibrous   
Irregular   

Streak
Unknown   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
107.55 N/mm2   
19

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7   
3-3.01   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
0-300 g/cm3   
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.72 kJ/Kg K   
20
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6

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

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Metapelite vs Pyrolite Properties

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

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