Properties of Pegmatite and Latite

Pegmatite

Latite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

178.54 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.632.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.65 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Pegmatite vs Latite Properties

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