Properties of Dunite and Tonalite

Dunite

Tonalite

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Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-46-7

1 7

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Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Bluish Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

107.55 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

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Cleavage

Not Available

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

3-3.012.86-3

0 8.4

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Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.84-2.85 g/cm³2.73 g/cm³

0 1400

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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

1.25 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

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Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Dunite vs Tonalite Properties

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