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Properties of Dolomite and Adamellite


Properties of Adamellite and Dolomite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Not Available   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous and Pearly   
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous   

Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2   
15
175.00 N/mm2   
13

Cleavage
Perfect   
Not Available   

Toughness
1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.6-2.7   

Transparency
Transparent to Translucent   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.79 kJ/Kg K   
16

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

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Dolomite vs Adamellite Properties

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

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