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Properties of Oolite and Scoria


Properties of Scoria and Oolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
5-6   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Pearly to Shiny   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Perfect   

Toughness
1   
2.1   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
Not Available   
Not Available   

Thermal Properties
  
  

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

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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.

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