Properties of Peridotite and Pegmatite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
7
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2
19
178.54 N/mm2
12
Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
Toughness
2.1
2.1
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.6-2.63
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
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
5
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
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.
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