Properties of Dunite and Phyllite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Crenulation and Pervasive
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
2.72-2.73
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
2.18-3.3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Dunite vs Phyllite Properties
Properties of Dunite and Phyllite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dunite vs Phyllite properties, get to know more about Dunite Definition and Phyllite 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 Phyllite.