Properties of Pyroxenite and Comendite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Pervasive
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
2
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.38
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Comendite Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Comendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Comendite properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite Definition and Comendite 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 Pyroxenite and Comendite.