Properties of Dolomite and Evaporite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Subvitreous to Dull
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.86-2.99
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Translucent
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Dolomite vs Evaporite Properties
Properties of Dolomite and Evaporite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dolomite vs Evaporite properties, get to know more about Dolomite Definition and Evaporite 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 Evaporite.