Dunite

Pseudotachylite

Properties of Dunite and Pseudotachylite

Dunite

Pseudotachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

60.00 N/mm²

Rank: 25 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

3-3.01

2.46-2.86

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.84-2.85 g/cm³

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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1.25 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Dunite vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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