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Properties of Diabase and Dolomite


Properties of Dolomite and Diabase


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Black   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Not Available   
Vitreous and Pearly   

Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2   
7
140.00 N/mm2   
15

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
1.6   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent to Translucent   

Density
2.7-3.3 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Diabase vs Dolomite Properties

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

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