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Properties of Porphyry and Peridotite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-75.5-6
1 7
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Grain Size

Fine Grained
Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular
Irregular

Streak

White
White

Porosity

Less Porous
Less Porous

Luster

Dull
Shiny

Compressive Strength

NA107.55 N/mm2
0.15 450
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Cleavage

Not Available
Not Available

Toughness

1.7
2.1

Specific Gravity

2.5-43-3.01
0 8.4
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Transparency

Translucent to Opaque
Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.5-2.52 g/cm33.1-3.4 g/cm3
0 1400
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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.26 kJ/Kg K
0.14 3.2
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Resistance

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

Porphyry vs Peridotite Properties

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