Properties of Rapakivi Granite and Trondhjemite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm
2
  
13
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
  
2.86-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
2.73 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Rapakivi Granite vs Trondhjemite Properties
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