Properties of Migmatite and Variolite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Not Applicable
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
37.50 N/mm
2
  
27
Cleavage
Poor
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1.2
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
2.65-2.75
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Migmatite vs Variolite Properties
Properties of Migmatite and Variolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Migmatite vs Variolite properties, get to know more about Migmatite Definition and Variolite 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 Variolite.