Properties of Harzburgite

Physical Properties of Harzburgite

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Harzburgite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Harzburgite rock are vital in determining its Harzburgite Texture and Harzburgite Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Harzburgite

The physical properties of Harzburgite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Harzburgite is 5.5-6 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Harzburgite is white whereas its fracture is irregular. Luster of Harzburgite is the interaction of light with the surface of Harzburgite. Luster of Harzburgite is shiny. Harzburgite cleavage is imperfect. The specific gravity of Harzburgite is 3-3.01. Harzburgite is translucent to opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 2.1. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.