Properties of Dunite and Granodiorite

Dunite

Granodiorite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-46

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.012.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.84-2.85 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.25 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Dunite vs Granodiorite Properties

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