Properties of Peridotite and Quartzite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
6-7
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2
19
115.00 N/mm2
18
Cleavage
Imperfect
Indiscernible
Toughness
2.1
1.9
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.6-2.8
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
2.32-2.42 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
1.26 kJ/Kg K
5
0.75 kJ/Kg K
18
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Peridotite vs Quartzite Properties
Properties of Peridotite and Quartzite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Peridotite vs Quartzite properties, get to know more about Peridotite Definition and Quartzite 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 Quartzite.
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