Properties of Pyroxenite and Ijolite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal to Uneven
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Greasy to Dull
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.6-2.76
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Ijolite Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Ijolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Ijolite properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite Definition and Ijolite 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 Ijolite.