Peridotite

Aplite

Properties of Peridotite and Aplite

Peridotite

Aplite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

6.5

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

130.00 N/mm²

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.01

2.6

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.26 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 16 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Peridotite vs Aplite Properties

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