Properties of Pegmatite and Ijolite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Greasy to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.63
2.6-2.76
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pegmatite vs Ijolite Properties
Properties of Pegmatite and Ijolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pegmatite vs Ijolite properties, get to know more about Pegmatite Definition and Ijolite 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 Ijolite.