Properties of Suevite and Mylonite

Suevite

Mylonite

Properties of Mylonite and Suevite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5

3-4

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

Light to dark brown

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Earthy

Shiny

Compressive Strength

Not Available

1.28 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Conchoidal

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.97-3.05

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.6-4.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

1.50 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Suevite vs Mylonite Properties

Properties of Suevite and Mylonite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Suevite vs Mylonite properties, get to know more about Suevite Definition and Mylonite 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 Suevite and Mylonite.