Properties of Picrite and Evaporite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.75-2.92
2.86-2.99
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent
Density
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Picrite vs Evaporite Properties
Properties of Picrite and Evaporite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Picrite vs Evaporite properties, get to know more about Picrite Definition and Evaporite 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 Evaporite.