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Properties of Wehrlite and Granulite


Properties of Granulite and Wehrlite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Metallic   
Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
175.00 N/mm2   
13

Cleavage
Perfect   
Imperfect   

Toughness
2.1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
8.4   
2.8-3.0   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3   
3.06-3.33 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.63 kJ/Kg K   
21
0.14 kJ/Kg K   
26

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Wehrlite vs Granulite Properties

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

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