Properties of Dolomite and Minette
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3.5-4
  
5-6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fine to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm
2
  
15
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Conchoidal
  
Toughness
1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.95-2.96 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
  
Dolomite vs Minette Properties
Properties of Dolomite and Minette play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dolomite vs Minette properties, get to know more about Dolomite Definition and Minette 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 Minette.