Properties of Pyrolite and Felsite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
5.5-6
5-5.5
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Vitreous
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2
19
0.15 N/mm2
33
Cleavage
Imperfect
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Translucent
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K
6
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
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.
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