Properties of Novaculite and Dolomite

Novaculite

Dolomite

Properties of Dolomite and Novaculite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

Colorless

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Vitreous and Pearly

Compressive Strength

450.00 N/mm²

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

Toughness

1.5

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

0.92 kJ/Kg K

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.