Properties of Pyroxenite and Kimberlite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine to 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
Conchoidal
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
2.95-2.96 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Kimberlite Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Kimberlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Kimberlite properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite Definition and Kimberlite 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 Kimberlite.