Properties of Oolite and Diatomite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
1
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Very fine-grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Pearly to Shiny
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
1
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.3-2.4
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.49-2.51 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.90 kJ/Kg K
  
12
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Oolite vs Diatomite Properties
Properties of Oolite and Diatomite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Oolite vs Diatomite properties, get to know more about Oolite Definition and Diatomite 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 Diatomite.