Properties of Basalt and Dunite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White to Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
37.40 N/mm2
  
28
107.55 N/mm2
  
19
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
2.3
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
3-3.01
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Basalt vs Dunite Properties
Properties of Basalt and Dunite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Basalt vs Dunite properties, get to know more about Basalt 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 Basalt and Dunite.