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Properties of Oolite and Schist


Properties of Schist and Oolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
3.5-4   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Pearly to Shiny   
Shiny   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Slaty   

Toughness
1   
1.5   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.5-2.9   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

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

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Oolite vs Schist Properties

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

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