Properties of Dolomite and Marble
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Dolomite vs Marble Properties
Properties of Dolomite and Marble play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dolomite vs Marble properties, get to know more about Dolomite Definition and Marble 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 Marble.