Nephelinite

Dunite

Properties of Nephelinite and Dunite

Nephelinite

Dunite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6.5

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Flat

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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35.00 N/mm²

Rank: 29 (Overall)▶

107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.7

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9

3-3.01

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.84-2.85 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.88 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 13 (Overall)▶

1.25 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Nephelinite vs Dunite Properties

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