Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Essexite

Rapakivi Granite

Essexite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-77

1 7

1.3.7 Grain Size

Large and Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.3.8 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.3.9 Streak

White

Black

1.3.10 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.1 Luster

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Not Available

1.3.1 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.5.1 Cleavage

Not Available

1.5.2 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

1.5.3 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7Not Available

0 8.4

1.5.4 Transparency

Opaque

1.5.5 Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.6 Thermal Properties

1.6.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.6.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Rapakivi Granite vs Essexite Properties

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