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Properties of Tonalite and Icelandite


Properties of Icelandite and Tonalite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Very fine-grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
Bluish Black   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Vitreous   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.1   
1.1   

Specific Gravity
2.86-3   
2.5-2.8   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.73 g/cm3   
2.11-2.36 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
2.39 kJ/Kg K   
2

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

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Tonalite vs Icelandite Properties

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

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