Properties of Dolomite and Travertine
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous and Pearly
Dull to Pearly
Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
1.68
Transparency
Transparent to Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.71 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Dolomite vs Travertine Properties
Properties of Dolomite and Travertine play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Dolomite vs Travertine properties, get to know more about Dolomite Definition and Travertine 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 Travertine.