Properties of Dunite and Comendite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Pervasive
Streak
White
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Shiny
Dull
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2
19
92.40 N/mm2
21
Cleavage
Imperfect
Not Available
Toughness
2.1
2
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.38
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
Not Available
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K
6
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Dunite vs Comendite Properties
Properties of Dunite and Comendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dunite vs Comendite properties, get to know more about Dunite Definition and Comendite 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 Comendite.
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