Properties of Serpentinite and Oolite
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White, Greenish White or Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Pearly to Shiny
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Irregular
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.79-3
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.5-3 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
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.