Properties of Wehrlite and Harzburgite

Wehrlite

Harzburgite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-65.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Metallic

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

8.43-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-3.7 g/cm³3.1-3.4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.63 kJ/Kg K1.25 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Wehrlite vs Harzburgite Properties

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