Properties of Marble and Dolomite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Medium Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
  
Vitreous and Pearly
  
Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2
  
18
140.00 N/mm2
  
15
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
Not Available
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Transparent to Translucent
  
Density
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.88 kJ/Kg K
  
13
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Marble vs Dolomite Properties
Properties of Marble and Dolomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Marble vs Dolomite properties, get to know more about Marble 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 Marble and Dolomite.