Properties of Lherzolite and Tephrite

Lherzolite

Tephrite

Properties of Tephrite and Lherzolite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Streak

White

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

290.00 N/mm²

90.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

Toughness

2.7

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 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

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Lherzolite vs Tephrite Properties

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