Physical Properties of Mylonite
Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Mylonite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Mylonite rock are vital in determining its Mylonite Texture and Mylonite Uses.
Hardness and Strength of Mylonite
The physical properties of Mylonite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Mylonite is 3-4 whereas its compressive strength is 1.28 N/mm2. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Mylonite is white whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Mylonite is the interaction of light with the surface of Mylonite. Luster of Mylonite is shiny. Mylonite cleavage is conchoidal. The specific gravity of Mylonite is 2.97-3.05. Mylonite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is not available. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.