Properties of Peridotite and Kimberlite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
6-7
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2
19
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Conchoidal
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
1.26 kJ/Kg K
5
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Peridotite vs Kimberlite Properties
Properties of Peridotite and Kimberlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Peridotite vs Kimberlite properties, get to know more about Peridotite Definition and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite.
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