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Properties of Pegmatite and Arkose


Properties of Arkose and Pegmatite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
178.54 N/mm2   
12
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.63   
0   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.65 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Pegmatite vs Arkose Properties

Properties of Pegmatite and Arkose play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pegmatite vs Arkose properties, get to know more about Pegmatite Definition and Arkose 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 Arkose.

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