Properties of Dolomite and Turbidite

Dolomite

Turbidite

Properties of Turbidite and Dolomite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Metallic

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

200.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Disjunctive

Toughness

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.46-2.73

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

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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.