Sandstone

Oolite

Properties of Sandstone and Oolite

Sandstone

Oolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Pearly to Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

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1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

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1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Sandstone vs Oolite Properties

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