Properties of Amphibolite and Dunite

Amphibolite

Dunite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73.5-4

1 7

1.4.1 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.4.2 Fracture

Irregular to Conchoidal

Irregular

1.4.3 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.4.4 Porosity

Less Porous

1.4.5 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Shiny

1.4.6 Compressive Strength

NA107.55 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.4.7 Cleavage

Irregular

Imperfect

1.4.8 Toughness

2.3

2.1

1.4.9 Specific Gravity

2.53-3.01

0 8.4

1.4.10 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.4.11 Density

2.85-3.07 g/cm³2.84-2.85 g/cm³

0 1400

1.5 Thermal Properties

1.5.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA1.25 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.5.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Amphibolite vs Dunite Properties

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