Properties of Lherzolite and Wackestone

Lherzolite

Wackestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.52-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

290.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.862.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Lherzolite vs Wackestone Properties

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