Properties of Dolomite and Benmoreite

Dolomite

Benmoreite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-46

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine 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

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Dolomite vs Benmoreite Properties

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