Properties of Felsite and Dolomite

Felsite

Dolomite

Properties of Dolomite and Felsite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-5.5

3.5-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous

Vitreous and Pearly

Compressive Strength

0.15 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.8-3

Transparency

Translucent

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.6 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Felsite vs Dolomite Properties

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