Properties of Harzburgite and Appinite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Subvitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Imperfect
Conchoidal
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Harzburgite vs Appinite Properties
Properties of Harzburgite and Appinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Harzburgite vs Appinite properties, get to know more about Harzburgite Definition and Appinite 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 Harzburgite and Appinite.