Peridotite

Porphyry

Properties of Peridotite and Porphyry

Peridotite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-6

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.01

2.5-4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³

2.5-2.52 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.26 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Peridotite vs Porphyry Properties

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