Properties of Pegmatite and Dolomite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous
  
Vitreous and Pearly
  
Compressive Strength
178.54 N/mm2
  
12
140.00 N/mm2
  
15
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.1
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-2.63
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Transparent to Translucent
  
Density
2.6-2.65 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Pegmatite vs Dolomite Properties
Properties of Pegmatite and Dolomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Pegmatite vs Dolomite properties, get to know more about Pegmatite 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 Pegmatite and Dolomite.