Properties of Serpentinite and Oolite

Serpentinite

Oolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-53-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Very fine-grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White, Greenish White or Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Waxy and Dull

Pearly to Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

310.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Irregular

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.79-3Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.5-3 g/cm³Not Available

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.95 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Serpentinite vs Oolite Properties

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