Properties of Dolomite and Wackestone

Dolomite

Wackestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-42-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²225.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.2-2.8

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³2.4-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K0.39 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Dolomite vs Wackestone Properties

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