Properties of Picrite and Blue Granite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6.8
6-7
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
189.00 N/mm2
11
175.00 N/mm2
13
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.75-2.92
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
13
0.79 kJ/Kg K
16
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Picrite vs Blue Granite Properties
Properties of Picrite and Blue Granite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Picrite vs Blue Granite properties, get to know more about Picrite Definition and Blue Granite 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 Picrite and Blue Granite.
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