Properties of Ganister and Peridotite

Ganister

Peridotite

Properties of Peridotite and Ganister

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

5.5-6

Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Irregular

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Shiny

Compressive Strength

95.00 N/mm²

107.55 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

Toughness

2.6

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

3-3.01

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

1.26 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Ganister vs Peridotite Properties

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