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Properties of Tonalite and Benmoreite


Properties of Benmoreite and Tonalite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
6   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Bluish Black   
Black   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Earthy   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
37.40 N/mm2   
28

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.1   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
2.86-3   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.73 g/cm3   
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Tonalite vs Benmoreite Properties

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

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