Properties of Picrite and Marble
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.75-2.92
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant
Picrite vs Marble Properties
Properties of Picrite and Marble play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Picrite vs Marble properties, get to know more about Picrite Definition and Marble 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 Marble.