Properties of Peridotite and Diorite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
6-7
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Not Available
Streak
White
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Shiny
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2
19
225.00 N/mm2
7
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
2.1
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.8-3
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
2.8-3 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
1.26 kJ/Kg K
5
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Peridotite vs Diorite Properties
Properties of Peridotite and Diorite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Peridotite vs Diorite properties, get to know more about Peridotite Definition and Diorite 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 Diorite.
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