Properties of Tonalite and Pyroxenite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
Bluish Black
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tonalite vs Pyroxenite Properties
Properties of Tonalite and Pyroxenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tonalite vs Pyroxenite properties, get to know more about Tonalite Definition and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite.