Properties of Dunite and Ganister
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Irregular
Splintery
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Dunite vs Ganister Properties
Properties of Dunite and Ganister play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dunite vs Ganister properties, get to know more about Dunite Definition and Ganister 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 Ganister.