Properties of Picrite and Dunite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
6.8
3.5-4
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Irregular
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Shiny
Compressive Strength
189.00 N/mm2
11
107.55 N/mm2
19
Cleavage
Imperfect
Imperfect
Toughness
2.1
2.1
Specific Gravity
2.75-2.92
3-3.01
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
1.5-2.5 g/cm3
2.84-2.85 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
13
1.25 kJ/Kg K
6
Resistance
Heat Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Picrite vs Dunite Properties
Properties of Picrite and Dunite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Picrite vs Dunite properties, get to know more about Picrite 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 Picrite and Dunite.
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