Properties of Dolomite and Aplite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Cleavage
Perfect
Not Available
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.6
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.6 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Dolomite vs Aplite Properties
Properties of Dolomite and Aplite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dolomite vs Aplite properties, get to know more about Dolomite Definition and Aplite 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 Aplite.