Properties of Lherzolite and Pegmatite

Lherzolite

Pegmatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.57

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

290.00 N/mm²178.54 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.6-2.63

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.6-2.65 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Lherzolite vs Pegmatite Properties

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