Properties of Dolomite and Chert

Dolomite

Chert

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-46.5-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

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/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.5-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Dolomite vs Chert Properties

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