Properties of Pegmatite and Argillite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White
White to Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.63
2.56-2.68
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Pegmatite vs Argillite Properties
Properties of Pegmatite and Argillite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pegmatite vs Argillite properties, get to know more about Pegmatite Definition and Argillite 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 Argillite.