Travertine

Dolomite

Properties of Travertine and Dolomite

Travertine

Dolomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous and Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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80.00 N/mm²

Rank: 23 (Overall)▶

140.00 N/mm²

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

1.68

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.71 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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1.09 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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1.2.2 Resistance

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Travertine vs Dolomite Properties

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