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Properties of Dolomite and Limestone

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3.5-4
3-4
1.1.2 Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Dull to Pearly
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
140.00 N/mm2
Rank: 15 (Overall)
115.00 N/mm2
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
1.1.9 Toughness
1
1
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.3-2.7
1.1.11 Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0.91 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pressure Resistant

Dolomite vs Limestone Properties

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

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