Properties of Pegmatite and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Vitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.63
2.5
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pegmatite vs Amphibolite Properties
Properties of Pegmatite and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pegmatite vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Pegmatite Definition and Amphibolite 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 Pegmatite and Amphibolite.