Properties of Anorthosite and Dunite

Anorthosite

Dunite

Properties of Dunite and Anorthosite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-6

3.5-4

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Shiny

Compressive Strength

Not Available

107.55 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Imperfect

Toughness

Not Available

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.62-2.82

3-3.01

Transparency

Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.7-4 g/cm³

2.84-2.85 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K

1.25 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Anorthosite vs Dunite Properties

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