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Peridotite
Peridotite

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Properties of Peridotite and Novaculite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-67
1 7
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Grain Size

Coarse Grained
Fine Grained

Fracture

Irregular
Conchoidal

Streak

White
-

Porosity

Less Porous
Less Porous

Luster

Shiny
Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm2450.00 N/mm2
0.15 450
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Cleavage

-
-

Toughness

2.1
1.5

Specific Gravity

3-3.012.5-2.7
0 8.4
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Transparency

Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque

Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm32.7 g/cm3
0 1400
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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K
0.14 3.2
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Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Peridotite vs Novaculite Properties

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