Physical Properties of Pyrolite
Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Pyrolite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Pyrolite rock are vital in determining its Pyrolite Texture and Pyrolite Uses.
Hardness and Strength of Pyrolite
The physical properties of Pyrolite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Pyrolite is 5.5-6 whereas its compressive strength is 107.55 N/mm2. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Pyrolite is white whereas its fracture is irregular. Luster of Pyrolite is the interaction of light with the surface of Pyrolite. Luster of Pyrolite is shiny. Pyrolite cleavage is imperfect. The specific gravity of Pyrolite is 3-3.01. Pyrolite is translucent to opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 2.1. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.