Properties of Pegmatite and Amphibolite

Pegmatite

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

178.54 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.632.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.65 g/cm³2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pegmatite vs Amphibolite Properties

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