Properties of Migmatite and Amphibolite

Migmatite

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6.56-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.752.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Migmatite vs Amphibolite Properties

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