Properties of Metapelite and Trondhjemite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-6
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Fibrous
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
Unknown
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Earthy
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7
  
2.86-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
0-300 g/cm3
  
2.73 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.72 kJ/Kg K
  
20
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Metapelite vs Trondhjemite Properties
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