Properties of Migmatite and Kimberlite

Migmatite

Kimberlite

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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

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.65-2.752.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Migmatite vs Kimberlite Properties

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