Properties of Pegmatite and Conglomerate
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
2-3
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
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
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.63
2.86-2.88
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
1.7-2.3 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
Pegmatite vs Conglomerate Properties
Properties of Pegmatite and Conglomerate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pegmatite vs Conglomerate properties, get to know more about Pegmatite Definition and Conglomerate 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 Conglomerate.
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