Properties of Lherzolite and Ganister

Lherzolite

Ganister

Properties of Ganister and Lherzolite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse or Fine

Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

Compressive Strength

290.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

2.7

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.86

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Lherzolite vs Ganister Properties

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