Properties of Picrite and Lamprophyre
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6.8
5-6
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
189.00 N/mm2
11
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Conchoidal
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.75-2.92
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
13
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Picrite vs Lamprophyre Properties
Properties of Picrite and Lamprophyre play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Picrite vs Lamprophyre properties, get to know more about Picrite Definition and Lamprophyre 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 Lamprophyre.
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