Properties of Pyroxenite and Pegmatite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.6-2.63
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Pegmatite Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Pegmatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Pegmatite properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite Definition and Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite.