Properties of Dunite and Wehrlite
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Irregular
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Imperfect
Perfect
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
8.4
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
2.6-3.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Dunite vs Wehrlite Properties
Properties of Dunite and Wehrlite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dunite vs Wehrlite properties, get to know more about Dunite Definition and Wehrlite 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 Wehrlite.