Properties of Dolomite and Pseudotachylite

Dolomite

Pseudotachylite

Properties of Pseudotachylite and Dolomite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

Streak

White

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

60.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.46-2.86

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Dolomite vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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