Properties of Oolite and Carbonatite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
3
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Pearly to Shiny
  
Subvitreous to Dull
  
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.86-2.87
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.84-2.86 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
  
Oolite vs Carbonatite Properties
Properties of Oolite and Carbonatite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Oolite vs Carbonatite properties, get to know more about Oolite Definition and Carbonatite 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 Carbonatite.