Properties of Dolomite and Pumice

Dolomite

Pumice

Properties of Pumice and Dolomite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Planar

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Earthy

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

51.20 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.86

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Dolomite vs Pumice Properties

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