Properties of Dolomite and Quartzite

Dolomite

Quartzite

Properties of Quartzite and Dolomite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

6-7

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Medium Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Indiscernible

Toughness

1.9

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.6-2.8

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.32-2.42 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.75 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Dolomite vs Quartzite Properties

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