Properties of Dolomite and Ganister
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Dull
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Dolomite vs Ganister Properties
Properties of Dolomite and Ganister play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dolomite vs Ganister properties, get to know more about Dolomite Definition and Ganister 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 Ganister.