Properties of Nephelinite and Dunite

Nephelinite

Dunite

Properties of Dunite and Nephelinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6.5

3.5-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Flat

Irregular

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Metallic

Shiny

Compressive Strength

35.00 N/mm²

107.55 N/mm²

Cleavage

Imperfect

Toughness

2.7

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.4-2.9

3-3.01

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.5-3 g/cm³

2.84-2.85 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg K

1.25 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.