Properties of Cataclasite and Dunite

Cataclasite

Dunite

Properties of Dunite and Cataclasite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

3.5-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Streak

Black

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Shiny

Compressive Strength

Not Available

107.55 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

Toughness

Not Available

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.1

3-3.01

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

2.84-2.85 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

1.25 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Cataclasite vs Dunite Properties

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