Properties of Harzburgite and Comendite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Pervasive
  
Streak
White
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
92.40 N/mm
2
  
21
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.1
  
2
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
  
2.38
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Harzburgite vs Comendite Properties
Properties of Harzburgite and Comendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Harzburgite vs Comendite properties, get to know more about Harzburgite Definition and Comendite 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 Comendite.