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Properties of Peridotite and Migmatite


Properties of Migmatite and Peridotite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5-6.5   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous   

Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2   
19
Not Available   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Poor   

Toughness
2.1   
1.2   

Specific Gravity
3-3.01   
2.65-2.75   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.26 kJ/Kg K   
5
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Peridotite vs Migmatite Properties

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

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