Amphibolite

Pyroxenite

Properties of Amphibolite and Pyroxenite

Amphibolite

Pyroxenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5

3.2-3.5

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

3.1-3.6 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Amphibolite vs Pyroxenite Properties

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