Properties of Carbonatite and Lherzolite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3
6.5
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
290.00 N/mm2
3
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
1
2.7
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.86
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.95 kJ/Kg K
9
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Carbonatite vs Lherzolite Properties
Properties of Carbonatite and Lherzolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Carbonatite vs Lherzolite properties, get to know more about Carbonatite Definition and Lherzolite 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 Carbonatite and Lherzolite.
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