Home
Compare Rocks


Properties of Picrite and Greywacke


Properties of Greywacke and Picrite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.8   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Angular and Fine   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
189.00 N/mm2   
11
Not Available   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.1   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.92   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1.5-2.5 g/cm3   
2.6-2.61 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

Reserves >>
<< Formation

Picrite vs Greywacke Properties

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

Compare Igneous Rocks

Igneous Rocks

Igneous Rocks

» More Igneous Rocks

Compare Igneous Rocks

» More Compare Igneous Rocks