Properties of Kenyte and Dunite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Greasy to Dull
  
Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
107.55 N/mm2
  
19
Cleavage
Poor
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
2.1
  
Specific Gravity
2.6
  
3-3.01
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.6 g/cm3
  
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
1.25 kJ/Kg K
  
6
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Kenyte vs Dunite Properties
Properties of Kenyte and Dunite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Kenyte vs Dunite properties, get to know more about Kenyte 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 Kenyte and Dunite.