Properties of Dolomite and Pyroxenite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3.5-4
  
7
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
White, Greenish White or Grey
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
  
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
  
Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm
2
  
15
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
3.2-3.5
  
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Dolomite vs Pyroxenite Properties
Properties of Dolomite and Pyroxenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dolomite vs Pyroxenite properties, get to know more about Dolomite Definition and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite.