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Properties of Wehrlite and Pyrolite


Properties of Pyrolite and Wehrlite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Metallic   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
107.55 N/mm2   
19

Cleavage
Perfect   
Imperfect   

Toughness
2.1   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
8.4   
3-3.01   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3   
3.1-3.4 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.63 kJ/Kg K   
21
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6

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

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Wehrlite vs Pyrolite Properties

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

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