Properties of Marble and Oolite

Marble

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

Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Pearly to Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.87Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.4-2.7 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.88 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Marble vs Oolite Properties

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