Properties of Granulite and Dunite

Granulite

Dunite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²107.55 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3.03-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.06-3.33 g/cm³2.84-2.85 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.14 kJ/Kg K1.25 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Granulite vs Dunite Properties

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