Properties of Schist and Dolomite

Schist

Dolomite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3.5-43.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Shiny

Vitreous and Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.5-2.92.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.8-2.9 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

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Schist vs Dolomite Properties

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