Gritstone

Dolomite

Properties of Gritstone and Dolomite

Gritstone

Dolomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

3.5-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous and Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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70.00 N/mm²

Rank: 24 (Overall)▶

140.00 N/mm²

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.250

2.8-3

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.2 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Gritstone vs Dolomite Properties

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