Properties of Pyroxenite and Slate

Pyroxenite

Slate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA30.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.52.65-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.76 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pyroxenite vs Slate Properties

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