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Properties of Granophyre and Dolomite


Properties of Dolomite and Granophyre


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
6-7   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous   
Vitreous and Pearly   

Compressive Strength
175.00 N/mm2   
13
140.00 N/mm2   
15

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect   

Toughness
Not Available   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.7   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent to Translucent   

Density
2.6-2.8 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.79 kJ/Kg K   
16
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Granophyre vs Dolomite Properties

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

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