Properties of Dolomite and Coal

Dolomite

Coal

Properties of Coal and Dolomite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

1-1.5

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

1.1-1.4

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1100-1400 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

1.32 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Dolomite vs Coal Properties

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