Properties of Quartzite and Oolite

Quartzite

Oolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Pearly to Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.9

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.8Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.32-2.42 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.75 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Quartzite vs Oolite Properties

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