Properties of Mylonite and Theralite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3-4
7
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Shiny
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
1.28 N/mm2
32
Not Available
Cleavage
Conchoidal
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1.5
Specific Gravity
2.97-3.05
2.5-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-4.8 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
1.50 kJ/Kg K
3
0.74 kJ/Kg K
19
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Mylonite vs Theralite Properties
Properties of Mylonite and Theralite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Mylonite vs Theralite properties, get to know more about Mylonite Definition and Theralite 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 Mylonite and Theralite.
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