Properties of Dolomite and Argillite

Dolomite

Argillite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-42-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.56-2.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.87 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Dolomite vs Argillite Properties

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