Anorthosite

Dolomite

Properties of Anorthosite and Dolomite

Anorthosite

Dolomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5-6

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Vitreous and Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

140.00 N/mm²

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62-2.82

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.7-4 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.84 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Anorthosite vs Dolomite Properties

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