Properties of Tonalite and Rapakivi Granite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Streak
Bluish Black
White
Porosity
Very Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.86-3
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.73 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Tonalite vs Rapakivi Granite Properties
Properties of Tonalite and Rapakivi Granite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Tonalite vs Rapakivi Granite properties, get to know more about Tonalite Definition and Rapakivi Granite 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 Rapakivi Granite.