Properties of Pyrolite and Websterite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
  
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm
2
  
19
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
2.1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
  
3.2-3.5
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
  
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Pyrolite vs Websterite Properties
Properties of Pyrolite and Websterite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyrolite vs Websterite properties, get to know more about Pyrolite Definition and Websterite 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 Websterite.