Properties of Mugearite and Granophyre
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Not Applicable
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2
  
27
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
Cleavage
Not Applicable
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.3
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.6-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Mugearite vs Granophyre Properties
Properties of Mugearite and Granophyre play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Mugearite vs Granophyre properties, get to know more about Mugearite Definition and Granophyre 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 Mugearite and Granophyre.