Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Pyroxenite
Grain Size
Large and Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Alkali Feldspar Granite vs Pyroxenite Properties
Properties of Alkali Feldspar Granite and Pyroxenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Alkali Feldspar Granite vs Pyroxenite properties, get to know more about Alkali Feldspar Granite Definition and Pyroxenite 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 Alkali Feldspar Granite and Pyroxenite.