Properties of Dolomite and Turbidite

Dolomite

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-43

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³1.6-2.5 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

Dolomite vs Turbidite Properties

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