Properties of Peridotite and Picrite

Peridotite

Picrite

Properties of Picrite and Peridotite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

6.8

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²

189.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

3-3.01

2.75-2.92

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

1.5-2.5 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.26 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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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.