Properties of Peridotite and Ijolite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal to Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Greasy to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.6-2.76
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Peridotite vs Ijolite Properties
Properties of Peridotite and Ijolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Peridotite vs Ijolite properties, get to know more about Peridotite Definition and Ijolite 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 Ijolite.