Properties of Pyroxenite and Slate
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Uneven
Splintery
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Light to dark brown
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
1.2
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.65-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Slate Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Slate play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Slate properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite Definition and Slate 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 Slate.