Properties of Dunite and Nephelinite

Dunite

Nephelinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-46.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Vitreous to Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²35.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

2.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.012.4-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.84-2.85 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

1.25 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Dunite vs Nephelinite Properties

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