Properties of Dunite and Carbonatite

Dunite

Carbonatite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-43

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.012.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.84-2.85 g/cm³2.84-2.86 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.25 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Dunite vs Carbonatite Properties

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