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Properties of Benmoreite and Picrite


Properties of Picrite and Benmoreite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
6.8   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Streak
Black   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Earthy   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2   
28
189.00 N/mm2   
11

Cleavage
Perfect   
Imperfect   

Toughness
2.3   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.75-2.92   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
1.5-2.5 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Benmoreite vs Picrite Properties

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

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