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Properties of Pyroxenite and Picrite


Properties of Picrite and Pyroxenite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
6.8   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
White, Greenish White or Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
189.00 N/mm2   
11

Cleavage
Irregular   
Imperfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5   
2.75-2.92   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3   
1.5-2.5 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.88 kJ/Kg K   
13

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant   

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Pyroxenite vs Picrite Properties

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

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