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Properties of Tephrite and Dunite


Properties of Dunite and Tephrite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6.5   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Irregular   

Streak
Bluish Black   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Shiny   

Compressive Strength
90.00 N/mm2   
22
107.55 N/mm2   
19

Cleavage
Crenulation and Pervasive   
Imperfect   

Toughness
2.4   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
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
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
1.25 kJ/Kg K   
6

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

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Tephrite vs Dunite Properties

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

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