Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Cataclasite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Not Available
NA
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.1
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Rapakivi Granite vs Cataclasite Properties
Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Cataclasite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rapakivi Granite vs Cataclasite properties, get to know more about Rapakivi Granite Definition and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite.