Properties of Oolite and Claystone

Oolite

Claystone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Shiny

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Oolite vs Claystone Properties

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