Properties of Pyroxenite and Turbidite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Splintery
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Metallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Disjunctive
Toughness
Not Available
2.4
Specific Gravity
3.2-3.5
2.46-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
1.6-2.5 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Pyroxenite vs Turbidite Properties
Properties of Pyroxenite and Turbidite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pyroxenite vs Turbidite properties, get to know more about Pyroxenite Definition and Turbidite 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 Turbidite.