Properties of Amphibolite and Pyroxenite
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White to Grey
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Cleavage
Irregular
Irregular
Toughness
2.3
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
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.