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Properties of Lherzolite and Picrite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.8   
6.5   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
189.00 N/mm2   
11
290.00 N/mm2   
3

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.1   
2.7   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.92   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1.5-2.5 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13
0.95 kJ/Kg K   
9

Resistance
Heat Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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