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Properties of Oolite and Porphyry


Properties of Porphyry and Oolite


Properties

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   

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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.

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