Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Lignite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
1.1-1.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
800-801 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Rapakivi Granite vs Lignite Properties
Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Lignite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rapakivi Granite vs Lignite properties, get to know more about Rapakivi Granite Definition and Lignite 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 Lignite.