Properties of Pyroxenite and Phyllite

Pyroxenite

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

71-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.52.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 g/cm³2.18-3.3 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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Pyroxenite vs Phyllite Properties

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