Properties of Harzburgite and Itacolumite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Coarse or Fine
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
95.00 N/mm
2
  
20
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.1
  
2.6
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
  
2.2-2.8
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
  
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Harzburgite vs Itacolumite Properties
Properties of Harzburgite and Itacolumite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Harzburgite vs Itacolumite properties, get to know more about Harzburgite Definition and Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite.