Properties of Pegmatite and Peridotite

Pegmatite

Peridotite

Properties of Peridotite and Pegmatite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Shiny

Compressive Strength

178.54 N/mm²

107.55 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.63

3-3.01

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.6-2.65 g/cm³

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

1.26 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Pegmatite vs Peridotite Properties

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