Properties of Dolomite and Trachyandesite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3.5-4
  
4-5
  
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
Light to dark brown
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
140.00 N/mm2
  
15
37.40 N/mm2
  
28
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
1
  
2.3
  
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.84 kJ/Kg K
  
15
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Dolomite vs Trachyandesite Properties
Properties of Dolomite and Trachyandesite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dolomite vs Trachyandesite properties, get to know more about Dolomite Definition and Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite.