Properties of Porphyry and Dolomite

Porphyry

Dolomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Irregular

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Vitreous and Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.7

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-42.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.5-2.52 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

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Porphyry vs Dolomite Properties

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