Properties of Pyroxenite and Marble

Pyroxenite

Marble

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.52.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 g/cm³2.4-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Pyroxenite vs Marble Properties

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