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Properties of Dunite and Gneiss


Properties of Gneiss and Dunite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
7   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Medium to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2   
19
125.00 N/mm2   
17

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Poor   

Toughness
2.1   
1.2   

Specific Gravity
3-3.01   
2.5-2.7   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3   
2.6-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Dunite vs Gneiss Properties

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

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