Properties of Dolomite and Gritstone
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3.5-4
6-7
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Dull
Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2
15
70.00 N/mm2
24
Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.250
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.2 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Dolomite vs Gritstone Properties
Properties of Dolomite and Gritstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dolomite vs Gritstone properties, get to know more about Dolomite Definition and Gritstone 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 Gritstone.
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