Properties of Dolomite and Scoria
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
Not Available
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Dolomite vs Scoria Properties
Properties of Dolomite and Scoria play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dolomite vs Scoria properties, get to know more about Dolomite Definition and Scoria 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 Scoria.