Properties of Marble and Pyrolite

Marble

Pyrolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-45.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²107.55 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.873-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.7 g/cm³3.1-3.4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K1.25 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Marble vs Pyrolite Properties

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