Properties of Pyroxenite and Norite

Pyroxenite

Norite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.6

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/cm³2.7-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pyroxenite vs Norite Properties

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