Properties of Dolomite and Serpentinite

Dolomite

Serpentinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-43-5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²310.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.79-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.5-3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.95 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Dolomite vs Serpentinite Properties

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