Properties of Oolite and Serpentinite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Pearly to Shiny
Waxy and Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Irregular
Specific Gravity
Not Available
2.79-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.5-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant
Oolite vs Serpentinite Properties
Properties of Oolite and Serpentinite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Oolite vs Serpentinite properties, get to know more about Oolite Definition and Serpentinite 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 Serpentinite.