Properties of Oolite and Appinite

Oolite

Appinite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-45-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.95-2.96 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, Impact Resistant

Oolite vs Appinite Properties

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