Properties of Pyroxenite and Pantellerite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
6-7
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Sub-conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Unknown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Earthy
Cleavage
Irregular
Conchoidal
Toughness
Not Available
2
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Not Available
Thermal Properties
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Pantellerite Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Pantellerite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Pantellerite properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite Definition and Pantellerite 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 Pantellerite.
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