Properties of Pyroxenite and Porphyry

Pyroxenite

Porphyry

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

76-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.52.5-4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 g/cm³2.5-2.52 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, Impact Resistant

Pyroxenite vs Porphyry Properties

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