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Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Carbonatite


Properties of Carbonatite and Rapakivi Granite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
3   

Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2   
13
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
Not Available   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   
2.84-2.86 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K   
16
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Rapakivi Granite vs Carbonatite Properties

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

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