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Properties of Dunite and Dacite


Properties of Dacite and Dunite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
2-2.25   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2   
19
Not Available   

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.01   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Translucent   

Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3   
2.77-2.771 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

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

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Dunite vs Dacite Properties

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

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