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Properties of Metapelite and Wehrlite


Properties of Wehrlite 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   
Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7   
8.4   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
0-300 g/cm3   
2.6-3.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.72 kJ/Kg K   
20
0.63 kJ/Kg K   
21

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

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Metapelite vs Wehrlite Properties

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

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