Properties of Diabase and Dolomite
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
  
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.