Properties of Pegmatite and Pyroxenite

Pegmatite

Pyroxenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

178.54 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.633.2-3.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.65 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, Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pegmatite vs Pyroxenite Properties

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