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Properties of Benmoreite and Kimberlite


Properties of Kimberlite and Benmoreite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2   
28
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Conchoidal   

Toughness
2.3   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
2.95-2.96 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

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

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Benmoreite vs Kimberlite Properties

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

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