Properties of Marble and Dunite
Grain Size
Medium Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Shiny
Cleavage
Perfect
Imperfect
Toughness
Not Available
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
3-3.01
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Marble vs Dunite Properties
Properties of Marble and Dunite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Marble vs Dunite properties, get to know more about Marble 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 Marble and Dunite.