Properties of Pyroxenite and Granulite

Pyroxenite

Granulite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

5.1.1 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

5.2.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

5.3.2 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

5.3.3 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

5.3.5 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Vitreous

5.3.7 Compressive Strength

NA175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

6.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Imperfect

6.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

6.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.52.8-3.0

0 8.4

6.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

6.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 g/cm³3.06-3.33 g/cm³

0 1400

6.2 Thermal Properties

6.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.14 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

6.3.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pyroxenite vs Granulite Properties

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