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Properties of Picrite and Tonalite


Properties of Tonalite and Picrite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.8   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
Bluish Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
189.00 N/mm2   
11
Not Available   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.1   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.92   
2.86-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1.5-2.5 g/cm3   
2.73 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Picrite vs Tonalite Properties

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

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