Properties of Dunite and Kenyte

Dunite

Kenyte

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-45.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Greasy to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²150.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.012.6

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.84-2.85 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.25 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Dunite vs Kenyte Properties

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