Properties of Chalk and Dolomite

Chalk

Dolomite

Properties of Dolomite and Chalk

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Dull

Vitreous and Pearly

Compressive Strength

Not Available

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.4

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.49-2.50 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.90 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Chalk vs Dolomite Properties

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