Properties of Peridotite and Granulite

Peridotite

Granulite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-66-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.012.8-3.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³3.06-3.33 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K0.14 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Peridotite vs Granulite Properties

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