Dunite

Essexite

Properties of Dunite and Essexite

Dunite

Essexite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.5.1 Cleavage

Imperfect

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1.5.2 Toughness

2.1

1.6

1.5.3 Specific Gravity

3-3.01

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1.5.4 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.5.5 Density

2.84-2.85 g/cm³

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1.6 Thermal Properties

1.6.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.25 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.6.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Dunite vs Essexite Properties

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