Properties of Dunite and Granulite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Toughness
2.1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.8-3.0
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
3.06-3.33 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Dunite vs Granulite Properties
Properties of Dunite and Granulite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dunite vs Granulite properties, get to know more about Dunite Definition and Granulite 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 Granulite.