Properties of Mylonite and Granophyre

Mylonite

Granophyre

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

1.28 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.97-3.052.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-4.8 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.50 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Mylonite vs Granophyre Properties

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