Properties of Minette and Wehrlite
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Metallic
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
8.4
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Minette vs Wehrlite Properties
Properties of Minette and Wehrlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Minette vs Wehrlite properties, get to know more about Minette 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 Minette and Wehrlite.