Properties of Itacolumite and Oolite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
6-7
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Coarse or Fine
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull
  
Pearly to Shiny
  
Compressive Strength
95.00 N/mm
2
  
20
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Perfect
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
2.6
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
  
Not Available
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Not Available
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Itacolumite vs Oolite Properties
Properties of Itacolumite and Oolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Itacolumite vs Oolite properties, get to know more about Itacolumite 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 Itacolumite and Oolite.