Dolomite

Quartzite

Properties of Dolomite and Quartzite

Dolomite

Quartzite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-4

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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140.00 N/mm²

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Indiscernible

1.1.9 Toughness

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.6-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Dolomite vs Quartzite Properties

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