Properties of Tonalite and Picrite

Tonalite

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-76.8

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

Bluish Black

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA189.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-32.75-2.92

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.73 g/cm³1.5-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant

Tonalite vs Picrite Properties

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