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Properties of Mugearite and Rapakivi Granite


Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Mugearite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Not Applicable   
Large and 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   

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Mugearite vs Rapakivi Granite Properties

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

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