Properties of Oolite and Porphyry
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Pearly to Shiny
  
Dull
  
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Imperfect
  
Toughness
1
  
1.7
  
Specific Gravity
Not Available
  
2.5-4
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
Not Available
  
2.5-2.52 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Oolite vs Porphyry Properties
Properties of Oolite and Porphyry play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Oolite vs Porphyry properties, get to know more about Oolite Definition and Porphyry 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 Porphyry.