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Properties of Novaculite and Dolomite


Properties of Dolomite and Novaculite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
7   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
Colorless   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Waxy and Dull   
Vitreous and Pearly   

Compressive Strength
450.00 N/mm2   
1
140.00 N/mm2   
15

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Perfect   

Toughness
1.5   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.7   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Translucent to Opaque   
Transparent to Translucent   

Density
2.7 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.74 kJ/Kg K   
19
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

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

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Novaculite vs Dolomite Properties

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

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