Properties of Dolomite and Essexite

Dolomite

Essexite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-47

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

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Dolomite vs Essexite Properties

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