Properties of Argillite and Pyroxenite

Argillite

Pyroxenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-37

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.56-2.683.2-3.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³3.1-3.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Argillite vs Pyroxenite Properties

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