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Properties of Peridotite and Picrite

Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

 
5.5-6
Coarse Grained
Irregular
White
Less Porous
Shiny
107.55 N/mm2
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2.1
3-3.01
Translucent to Opaque
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
1.26 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
 
6.8
Fine Grained
Uneven
White, Greenish White or Grey
Less Porous
Subvitreous to Dull
189.00 N/mm2
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2.1
2.75-2.92
Opaque
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
0.88 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant

Peridotite vs Picrite Properties

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