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Properties of Arkose and Peridotite


Properties of Peridotite and Arkose


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7  
5.5-6  

Grain Size
Coarse Grained  
Coarse Grained  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular  

Streak
White  
White  

Porosity
Highly Porous  
Less Porous  

Luster
Dull  
Shiny  

Compressive Strength
80.00 N/mm2  
33
107.55 N/mm2  
28

Cleavage
-  
-  

Toughness
-  
2.1  

Specific Gravity
0  
3-3.01  

Transparency
Opaque  
Translucent to Opaque  

Density
-9999 g/cm3  
3.1-3.4 g/cm3  

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.78 kJ/Kg K  
18
1.26 kJ/Kg K  
5

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant  

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Arkose vs Peridotite Properties

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

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