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Properties of Whiteschist and Dolomite


Properties of Dolomite and Whiteschist


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
1.5   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Fine to Medium Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Subvitreous to Dull   
Vitreous and Pearly   

Compressive Strength
200.00 N/mm2   
10
140.00 N/mm2   
15

Cleavage
Perfect   
Perfect   

Toughness
1   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.86   
2.8-3   

Transparency
Opaque   
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   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Whiteschist vs Dolomite Properties

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

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