Properties of Dunite and Gabbro
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3.5-4
  
7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
Black
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2
  
19
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.1
  
1.6
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
  
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Dunite vs Gabbro Properties
Properties of Dunite and Gabbro play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dunite vs Gabbro properties, get to know more about Dunite Definition and Gabbro 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 Gabbro.