Properties of Dunite and Serpentinite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3.5-4
  
3-5
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Waxy and Dull
  
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2
  
19
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
2.1
  
7
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
  
2.79-3
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
  
2.5-3 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
0.95 kJ/Kg K
  
9
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Dunite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Dunite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dunite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Dunite Definition and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite.