Properties of Oolite and Tachylite

Oolite

Tachylite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-45.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Vermilion

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Pearly to Shiny

Resinous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA206.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.4

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available3.058 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.56 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Oolite vs Tachylite Properties

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