Properties of Basalt and Peridotite

Basalt

Peridotite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

65.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²107.55 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-33-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³3.1-3.4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K1.26 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Basalt vs Peridotite Properties

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