Properties of Dunite and Rapakivi Granite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3.5-4
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Large and Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
  
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2
  
19
175.00 N/mm2
  
13
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
2.1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
  
2.6-2.7
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
  
2.6-2.8 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
0.79 kJ/Kg K
  
16
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Dunite vs Rapakivi Granite Properties
Properties of Dunite and Rapakivi Granite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dunite vs Rapakivi Granite properties, get to know more about Dunite Definition and Rapakivi Granite 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 Rapakivi Granite.