Properties of Tonalite and Ijolite

Tonalite

Ijolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-32.6-2.76

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.73 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Tonalite vs Ijolite Properties

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