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Properties of Pegmatite and Migmatite


Properties of Migmatite and Pegmatite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
5.5-6.5   

Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous   
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous   

Compressive Strength
178.54 N/mm2   
12
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Poor   

Toughness
2.1   
1.2   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.63   
2.65-2.75   

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, Pressure Resistant   

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Pegmatite vs Migmatite Properties

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

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