Properties of Peridotite and Argillite

Peridotite

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-62-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.012.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Peridotite vs Argillite Properties

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