Properties of Gabbro and Peridotite

Gabbro

Peridotite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

Black

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

225.00 N/mm²107.55 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.873-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.7-3.3 g/cm³3.1-3.4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.26 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gabbro vs Peridotite Properties

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