Properties of Litchfieldite and Pyroxenite

Litchfieldite

Pyroxenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-67

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.63.2-3.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³3.1-3.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Litchfieldite vs Pyroxenite Properties

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