Properties of Wehrlite and Pyroxenite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Metallic
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Cleavage
Perfect
Irregular
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
8.4
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Wehrlite vs Pyroxenite Properties
Properties of Wehrlite and Pyroxenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Wehrlite vs Pyroxenite properties, get to know more about Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite and Pyroxenite.