Properties of Dunite and Pseudotachylite

Dunite

Pseudotachylite

Properties of Pseudotachylite and Dunite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Irregular

Uneven

Streak

White

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Shiny

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²

60.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Irregular

Toughness

2.1

Not Available

Specific Gravity

3-3.01

2.46-2.86

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.84-2.85 g/cm³

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.25 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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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.