Properties of Pegmatite and Tonalite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.63
2.86-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
2.73 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Pegmatite vs Tonalite Properties
Properties of Pegmatite and Tonalite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pegmatite vs Tonalite properties, get to know more about Pegmatite Definition and Tonalite 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 Tonalite.