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Properties of Eclogite and Pyrolite


Properties of Pyrolite and Eclogite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4  
5.5-6  

Grain Size
Fine Grained  
Coarse Grained  

Fracture
-  
Irregular  

Streak
White  
White  

Porosity
Less Porous  
Less Porous  

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull  
Shiny  

Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2  
13
107.55 N/mm2  
28

Cleavage
Perfect  
-  

Toughness
-  
2.1  

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87  
3-3.01  

Transparency
Opaque  
Translucent to Opaque  

Density
3.2-3.6 g/cm3  
3.1-3.4 g/cm3  

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.75 kJ/Kg K  
20
1.25 kJ/Kg K  
6

Resistance
Heat Resistant  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant  

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Eclogite vs Pyrolite Properties

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

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