Properties of Lherzolite and Tuff

Lherzolite

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.54-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

290.00 N/mm²243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Lherzolite vs Tuff Properties

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