Properties of Carbonatite and Oolite

Carbonatite

Oolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

33-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Pearly to Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.84-2.86 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Carbonatite vs Oolite Properties

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