Dunite

Hornfels

Properties of Dunite and Hornfels

Dunite

Hornfels

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

2-3

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

5.80 N/mm²

Rank: 31 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Yet Found

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.01

3.4-3.9

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.84-2.85 g/cm³

0.25-0.30 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.25 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Dunite vs Hornfels Properties

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