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Properties of Dacite and Peridotite


Properties of Peridotite and Dacite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
2-2.25   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
107.55 N/mm2   
19

Cleavage
Perfect   
Imperfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
3-3.01   

Transparency
Translucent   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.77-2.771 g/cm3   
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
1.26 kJ/Kg K   
5

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

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Dacite vs Peridotite Properties

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

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