Properties of Pyroxenite and Metapelite

Pyroxenite

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

75-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.53.4-3.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 g/cm³0-300 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Pyroxenite vs Metapelite Properties

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