Properties of Oolite and Skarn

Oolite

Skarn

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Shiny

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Slaty

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant

Oolite vs Skarn Properties

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