Properties of Picrite and Granite

Picrite

Granite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.86-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.922.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³2.65-2.75 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Picrite vs Granite Properties

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