Properties of Pyroxenite

Physical Properties of Pyroxenite

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Pyroxenite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Pyroxenite rock are vital in determining its Pyroxenite Texture and Pyroxenite Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Pyroxenite

The physical properties of Pyroxenite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Pyroxenite is 7 whereas its compressive strength is Not Available. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Pyroxenite is white, greenish white or grey whereas its fracture is uneven. Luster of Pyroxenite is the interaction of light with the surface of Pyroxenite. Luster of Pyroxenite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Pyroxenite cleavage is irregular. The specific gravity of Pyroxenite is 3.2-3.5. Pyroxenite is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is not available. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.