Properties of Pyroxenite and Tuff

Pyroxenite

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

74-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3.2-3.52.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.1-3.6 g/cm³1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.20 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 Tuff Properties

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