Properties of Dolomite and Shale

Dolomite

Shale

Properties of Shale and Dolomite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Dull

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Slaty

Toughness

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.4-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.39 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

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Dolomite vs Shale Properties

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