Properties of Dunite and Nephelinite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Shiny
Vitreous to Metallic
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.4-2.9
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
2.5-3 g/cm3
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.