Properties of Lherzolite and Pyroxenite

Lherzolite

Pyroxenite

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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

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

290.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.863.2-3.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³3.1-3.6 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Lherzolite vs Pyroxenite Properties

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