Properties of Pyroxenite and Tachylite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
5.5
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
Vermilion
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Resinous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
206.00 N/mm2
8
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
3.058 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.56 kJ/Kg K
22
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Tachylite Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Tachylite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Tachylite properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite Definition and Tachylite 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 Tachylite.
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