Properties of Pyroxenite and Diamictite

Pyroxenite

Diamictite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

72-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.54.3-5.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 g/cm³2.2-2.35 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Pyroxenite vs Diamictite Properties

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