Properties of Tonalite and Metapelite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Fibrous
Streak
Bluish Black
Unknown
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Earthy
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
3.4-3.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
0-300 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Tonalite vs Metapelite Properties
Properties of Tonalite and Metapelite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tonalite vs Metapelite properties, get to know more about Tonalite Definition and Metapelite 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 Metapelite.