Properties of Tonalite and Dolomite

Tonalite

Dolomite

Properties of Dolomite and Tonalite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

6-7

3.5-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Streak

Bluish Black

White

Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Vitreous and Pearly

Compressive Strength

Not Available

140.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Perfect

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.86-3

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.73 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Tonalite vs Dolomite Properties

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