Properties of Dolomite and Mugearite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3.5-4
  
6
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Not Applicable
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White to Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
  
Not Available
  
Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2
  
15
37.50 N/mm2
  
27
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Not Applicable
  
Toughness
1
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Dolomite vs Mugearite Properties
Properties of Dolomite and Mugearite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dolomite vs Mugearite properties, get to know more about Dolomite Definition and Mugearite 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 Mugearite.