Properties of Icelandite and Peridotite

Icelandite

Peridotite

Properties of Peridotite and Icelandite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Shiny

Compressive Strength

Not Available

107.55 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

Toughness

1.1

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.5-2.8

3-3.01

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

2.39 kJ/Kg K

1.26 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Icelandite vs Peridotite Properties

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