Properties of Laterite and Picrite

Laterite

Picrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

26.8

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA189.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Applicable

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.75-2.92

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available1.5-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Laterite vs Picrite Properties

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