Properties of Tonalite and Dunite

Tonalite

Dunite

Properties of Dunite and Tonalite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

Streak

Bluish Black

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Shiny

Compressive Strength

Not Available

107.55 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Imperfect

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.86-3

3-3.01

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.73 g/cm³

2.84-2.85 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

1.25 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Tonalite vs Dunite Properties

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