Properties of Peridotite and Borolanite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
5.5-6
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Greasy to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2
  
19
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Poor
  
Toughness
2.1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
  
2.6
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
  
2.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.26 kJ/Kg K
  
5
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Peridotite vs Borolanite Properties
Properties of Peridotite and Borolanite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Peridotite vs Borolanite properties, get to know more about Peridotite Definition and Borolanite 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 Borolanite.