Properties of Oolite and Amphibolite

Oolite

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Shiny

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.5

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.85-3.07 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Oolite vs Amphibolite Properties

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