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Properties of Oolite and Phyllite


Properties of Phyllite and Oolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
1-2   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Pearly to Shiny   
Phyllitic   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Crenulation and Pervasive   

Toughness
1   
1.2   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.72-2.73   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.18-3.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant   

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Oolite vs Phyllite Properties

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

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