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Properties of Pyrolite and Trondhjemite


Properties of Trondhjemite and Pyrolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Bluish Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2   
19
Not Available   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.1   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
3-3.01   
2.86-3   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   
2.73 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, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Pyrolite vs Trondhjemite Properties

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

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