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Properties of Wehrlite and Metapelite


Properties of Metapelite and Wehrlite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Fibrous   

Streak
White   
Unknown   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Metallic   
Earthy   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
8.4   
3.4-3.7   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3   
0-300 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.63 kJ/Kg K   
21
0.72 kJ/Kg K   
20

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

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Wehrlite vs Metapelite Properties

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

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