Properties of Ignimbrite and Dolomite

Ignimbrite

Dolomite

Properties of Dolomite and Ignimbrite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

4-6

3.5-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Vitreous and Pearly

Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.73

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

1-1.8 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Ignimbrite vs Dolomite Properties

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