Properties of Peridotite and Hyaloclastite

Peridotite

Hyaloclastite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-61-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull and Grainy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.01Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Peridotite vs Hyaloclastite Properties

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