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Properties of Pyroxenite and Scoria


Properties of Scoria and Pyroxenite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
5-6   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Irregular   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5   
Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Pyroxenite vs Scoria Properties

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

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