Properties of Dolomite and Schist

Dolomite

Schist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-43.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.5-2.9

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Dolomite vs Schist Properties

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