Properties of Picrite and Mugearite

Picrite

Mugearite

Properties of Mugearite and Picrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.8

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Not Applicable

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White to Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Not Available

Compressive Strength

189.00 N/mm²

37.50 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Applicable

Toughness

2.1

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.75-2.92

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.5-2.5 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Picrite vs Mugearite Properties

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