Properties of Latite and Harzburgite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-5.5
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm
2
  
2
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
2.7
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
3-3.01
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Latite vs Harzburgite Properties
Properties of Latite and Harzburgite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Latite vs Harzburgite properties, get to know more about Latite Definition and Harzburgite 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 Latite and Harzburgite.