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Properties of Picrite and Essexite 


Properties of Essexite  and Picrite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.8   
7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Not Available   

Compressive Strength
189.00 N/mm2   
11
Not Available   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.1   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.92   
Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1.5-2.5 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Picrite vs Essexite  Properties

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

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