Properties of Trachyte and Pyroxenite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Irregular
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.7
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.43-2.45 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Trachyte vs Pyroxenite Properties
Properties of Trachyte and Pyroxenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Trachyte vs Pyroxenite properties, get to know more about Trachyte Definition and Pyroxenite 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 Trachyte and Pyroxenite.