Properties of Aplite and Dolomite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Vitreous and Pearly
Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.6
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.6 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Aplite vs Dolomite Properties
Properties of Aplite and Dolomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Aplite vs Dolomite properties, get to know more about Aplite 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 Aplite and Dolomite.