Properties of Gneiss and Dolomite

Gneiss

Dolomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

73.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous and Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

125.00 N/mm²140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.72.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6-2.9 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gneiss vs Dolomite Properties

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