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Properties of Lignite and Dunite


Properties of Dunite and Lignite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1  
3.5-4  

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained  
Coarse Grained  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular  

Streak
Black  
White  

Porosity
Highly Porous  
Less Porous  

Luster
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic  
Shiny  

Compressive Strength
-  
107.55 N/mm2  
28

Cleavage
-  
-  

Toughness
-  
2.1  

Specific Gravity
1.1-1.4  
3-3.01  

Transparency
Opaque  
Translucent to Opaque  

Density
800-801 g/cm3  
2.84-2.85 g/cm3  

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
1.26 kJ/Kg K  
5
1.25 kJ/Kg K  
6

Resistance
Heat Resistant  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant  

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Lignite vs Dunite Properties

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

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