Properties of Tonalite and Laterite

Tonalite

Laterite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-72

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-3Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.73 g/cm³Not Available

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, Pressure Resistant

Tonalite vs Laterite Properties

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