Properties of Trondhjemite and Granophyre

Trondhjemite

Granophyre

Properties of Granophyre and Trondhjemite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine 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

175.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

2.1

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.86-3

2.6-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.73 g/cm³

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Trondhjemite vs Granophyre Properties

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