Properties of Eclogite and Wehrlite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
5.5-6
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Irregular
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Metallic
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
8.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.2-3.6 g/cm3
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.63 kJ/Kg K
21
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Eclogite vs Wehrlite Properties
Properties of Eclogite and Wehrlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Eclogite vs Wehrlite properties, get to know more about Eclogite Definition and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite.
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