Properties of Peridotite and Conglomerate

Peridotite

Conglomerate

Properties of Conglomerate and Peridotite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

2-3

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Shiny

Dull

Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

Toughness

2.1

Not Available

Specific Gravity

3-3.01

2.86-2.88

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

1.7-2.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Peridotite vs Conglomerate Properties

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