Properties of Pegmatite and Granodiorite

Pegmatite

Granodiorite

Properties of Granodiorite and Pegmatite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Compressive Strength

178.54 N/mm²

175.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

Toughness

2.1

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.63

2.6-2.7

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.65 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Pegmatite vs Granodiorite Properties

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