Properties of Limestone and Oolite

Limestone

Oolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Pearly to Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Oolite Properties

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