Properties of Metapelite and Sovite

Metapelite

Sovite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-63

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Fibrous

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Unknown

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Earthy

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.4-3.72.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

0-300 g/cm³2.84-2.86 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Metapelite vs Sovite Properties

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