Properties of Litchfieldite and Dolomite

Litchfieldite

Dolomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-63.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Vitreous and Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.62.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.6 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, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Litchfieldite vs Dolomite Properties

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