Properties of Pegmatite and Comendite

Pegmatite

Comendite

Properties of Comendite and Pegmatite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Pervasive

Streak

White

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Dull

Compressive Strength

178.54 N/mm²

92.40 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.63

2.38

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

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Pegmatite vs Comendite Properties

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