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Properties of Wehrlite and Dolomite


Properties of Dolomite and Wehrlite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Irregular   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Metallic   
Vitreous and Pearly   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
140.00 N/mm2   
15

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
2.1   
1   

Specific Gravity
8.4   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
Transparent to Translucent   

Density
2.6-3.7 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.63 kJ/Kg K   
21
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Wehrlite vs Dolomite Properties

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

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