Properties of Dolomite and Limestone

Dolomite

Limestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-43-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.3-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.3-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pressure Resistant

Dolomite vs Limestone Properties

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