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Properties of Variolite and Harzburgite


Properties of Harzburgite and Variolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Not Applicable   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular   

Streak
White to Grey   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
37.50 N/mm2   
27
Not Available   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Imperfect   

Toughness
2.3   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
3-3.01   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Variolite vs Harzburgite Properties

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

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