Properties of Peridotite and Pegmatite

Peridotite

Pegmatite

Properties of Pegmatite and Peridotite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Shiny

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²

178.54 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

3-3.01

2.6-2.63

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

2.6-2.65 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Peridotite vs Pegmatite Properties

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