Properties of Dacite and Dunite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
2-2.25
3.5-4
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Shiny
Compressive Strength
Not Available
107.55 N/mm2
19
Cleavage
Perfect
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
3-3.01
Transparency
Translucent
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.77-2.771 g/cm3
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
1.25 kJ/Kg K
6
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Dacite vs Dunite Properties
Properties of Dacite and Dunite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dacite vs Dunite properties, get to know more about Dacite 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 Dacite and Dunite.
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