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Properties of Dunite and Basaltic Trachyandesite


Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite and Dunite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White to Grey   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Not Available   

Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2   
19
37.50 N/mm2   
27

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
2.1   
2.3   

Specific Gravity
3-3.01   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3   
2.9-3.1 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6
0.84 kJ/Kg K   
15

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Dunite vs Basaltic Trachyandesite Properties

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

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