Properties of Pegmatite and Lherzolite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
6.5
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
178.54 N/mm2
12
290.00 N/mm2
3
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect
Toughness
2.1
2.7
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.63
2.86
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.95 kJ/Kg K
9
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pegmatite vs Lherzolite Properties
Properties of Pegmatite and Lherzolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pegmatite vs Lherzolite properties, get to know more about Pegmatite Definition and Lherzolite 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 Pegmatite and Lherzolite.
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