Properties of Epidosite and Wehrlite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Fine to Coarse Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.3
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
8.4
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.63 kJ/Kg K
  
21
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Epidosite vs Wehrlite Properties
Properties of Epidosite and Wehrlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Epidosite vs Wehrlite properties, get to know more about Epidosite 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 Epidosite and Wehrlite.