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Properties of Schist and Dunite


Properties of Dunite and Schist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Irregular   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Shiny   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
107.55 N/mm2   
19

Cleavage
Slaty   
Imperfect   

Toughness
1.5   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.9   
3-3.01   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.84-2.85 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6

Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Schist vs Dunite Properties

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

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