Properties of Peridotite and Kimberlite

Peridotite

Kimberlite

Properties of Kimberlite and Peridotite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

6-7

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Imperfect

Conchoidal

Toughness

2.1

Not Available

Specific Gravity

3-3.01

2.86-2.87

Transparency

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

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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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.