Properties of Dolomite

Physical Properties of Dolomite

Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Dolomite like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Dolomite rock are vital in determining its Dolomite Texture and Dolomite Uses.

Hardness and Strength of Dolomite

The physical properties of Dolomite depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Dolomite is 3.5-4 whereas its compressive strength is 140.00 N/mm². Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Dolomite is white whereas its fracture is conchoidal. Luster of Dolomite is the interaction of light with the surface of Dolomite. Luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly. Dolomite cleavage is perfect. The specific gravity of Dolomite is 2.8-3. Dolomite is transparent to translucent in nature whereas its toughness is 1. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.