Properties of Carbonatite and Oolite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Pearly to Shiny
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
Not Available
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.