Properties of Pyroxenite and Foidolite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
1.5
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent
  
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Pyroxenite vs Foidolite Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Foidolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Foidolite properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite Definition and Foidolite 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 Foidolite.