Properties of Oolite and Scoria

Oolite

Scoria

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-45-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Shiny

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not AvailableNot Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not AvailableNot Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NANA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Oolite vs Scoria Properties

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