Properties of Wehrlite and Granite

Wehrlite

Granite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.4.6 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.5.1 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.5.2 Specific Gravity

8.42.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.5.3 Transparency

Opaque

1.5.4 Density

2.6-3.7 g/cm³2.65-2.75 g/cm³

0 1400

1.6 Thermal Properties

1.6.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.63 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.6.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Wehrlite vs Granite Properties

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