Properties of Peridotite and Litchfieldite

Peridotite

Litchfieldite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-65.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.012.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

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, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Peridotite vs Litchfieldite Properties

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