Properties of Oolite and Peridotite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Pearly to Shiny
Shiny
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
Not Available
3-3.01
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
Not Available
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Oolite vs Peridotite Properties
Properties of Oolite and Peridotite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Oolite vs Peridotite properties, get to know more about Oolite Definition and Peridotite 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 Peridotite.