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Properties of Dunite and Phonolite


Properties of Phonolite and Dunite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
5.5-6   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal to Uneven   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Greasy to Dull   

Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2   
19
150.00 N/mm2   
14

Cleavage
Imperfect   
Poor   

Toughness
2.1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3-3.01   
2.6   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3   
2.6 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Dunite vs Phonolite Properties

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

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