Lherzolite

Peridotite

Properties of Lherzolite and Peridotite

Lherzolite

Peridotite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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290.00 N/mm²

Rank: 3 (Overall)▶

107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86

3-3.01

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.95 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 9 (Overall)▶

1.26 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Lherzolite vs Peridotite Properties

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