Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Pegmatite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
2.6-2.63
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Rapakivi Granite vs Pegmatite Properties
Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Pegmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rapakivi Granite vs Pegmatite properties, get to know more about Rapakivi Granite Definition and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite.