Properties of Harzburgite and Kimberlite

Harzburgite

Kimberlite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.012.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.25 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Harzburgite vs Kimberlite Properties

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