Properties of Minette and Diamictite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
4.3-5.0
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.2-2.35 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Minette vs Diamictite Properties
Properties of Minette and Diamictite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Minette vs Diamictite properties, get to know more about Minette Definition and Diamictite 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 Minette and Diamictite.