Properties of Dunite and Cataclasite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3.5-4
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
NA
  
Streak
White
  
Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm
2
  
19
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
  
2.1
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Translucent to 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
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Dunite vs Cataclasite Properties
Properties of Dunite and Cataclasite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dunite vs Cataclasite properties, get to know more about Dunite Definition and Cataclasite 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 Cataclasite.