Pegmatite

Dunite

Properties of Pegmatite and Dunite

Pegmatite

Dunite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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178.54 N/mm²

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.63

3-3.01

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.65 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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Rank: N/A (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, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pegmatite vs Dunite Properties

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