Properties of Dolomite and Tephrite

Dolomite

Tephrite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-46.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Bluish Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²90.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.86

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 K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Dolomite vs Tephrite Properties

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