Properties of Pyrolite and Lherzolite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
6.5
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2
  
19
290.00 N/mm2
  
3
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.1
  
2.7
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Pyrolite vs Lherzolite Properties
Properties of Pyrolite and Lherzolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyrolite vs Lherzolite properties, get to know more about Pyrolite Definition and Lherzolite 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 Lherzolite.