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Properties of Tonalite and Lignite


Properties of Lignite and Tonalite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
1   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Bluish Black   
Black   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
2.1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.86-3   
1.1-1.4   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.73 g/cm3   
800-801 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
1.26 kJ/Kg K   
5

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Tonalite vs Lignite Properties

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

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