Properties of Anorthosite and Dolomite

Anorthosite

Dolomite

Properties of Dolomite and Anorthosite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-6

3.5-4

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Pearly to Subvitreous

Vitreous and Pearly

Compressive Strength

Not Available

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Irregular

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.62-2.82

2.8-3

Transparency

Translucent

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.7-4 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.