Properties of Pyroxenite and Norite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
Not Available
  
225.00 N/mm
2
  
7
Cleavage
Irregular
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1.6
  
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
  
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
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.