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Properties of Peridotite and Blue Granite


Properties of Blue Granite and Peridotite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2   
19
175.00 N/mm2   
13

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.01   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   
2.9-2.91 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.26 kJ/Kg K   
5
0.79 kJ/Kg K   
16

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Peridotite vs Blue Granite Properties

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

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