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Properties of Dolomite and Greywacke


Properties of Greywacke and Dolomite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
6-7   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Angular and Fine   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Vitreous and Pearly   
Dull   

Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2   
15
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
1   
2.6   

Specific Gravity
2.8-3   
2.2-2.8   

Transparency
Transparent to Translucent   
Opaque   

Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   
2.6-2.61 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
Not Available   

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Dolomite vs Greywacke Properties

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

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