Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Dolomite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5-5.5
  
3.5-4
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Very Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Vitreous and Pearly
  
Compressive Strength
310.00 N/mm2
  
2
140.00 N/mm2
  
15
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Perfect
  
Toughness
2.7
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.86
  
2.8-3
  
Transparency
Translucent
  
Transparent to Translucent
  
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Rhomb Porphyry vs Dolomite Properties
Properties of Rhomb Porphyry and Dolomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Rhomb Porphyry vs Dolomite properties, get to know more about Rhomb 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 Rhomb Porphyry and Dolomite.