Properties of Dolomite and Anthracite

Dolomite

Anthracite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-41-1.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-31.1-1.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³1.25-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K1.32 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Water Resistant

Dolomite vs Anthracite Properties

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