Properties of Tonalite and Amphibolite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular to Conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
White to Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
2.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tonalite vs Amphibolite Properties
Properties of Tonalite and Amphibolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tonalite vs Amphibolite properties, get to know more about Tonalite Definition and Amphibolite 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 Tonalite and Amphibolite.