Properties of Travertine and Pyroxenite

Travertine

Pyroxenite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-47

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

80.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.683.2-3.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.71 g/cm³3.1-3.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.09 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Travertine vs Pyroxenite Properties

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