Properties of Tonalite and Laterite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Applicable
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.