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Properties of Pyroxenite and Foidolite


Properties of Foidolite and Pyroxenite


Properties

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   

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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.

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