Properties of Pyrolite and Felsite

Pyrolite

Felsite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-65-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.012.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.4 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.25 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Pyrolite vs Felsite Properties

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