Properties of Travertine and Oolite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3-4
3-4
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Pearly to Shiny
Compressive Strength
80.00 N/mm2
23
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Toughness
1
1
Specific Gravity
1.68
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.71 g/cm3
Not Available
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
1.09 kJ/Kg K
8
Not Available
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant
Travertine vs Oolite Properties
Properties of Travertine and Oolite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Travertine vs Oolite properties, get to know more about Travertine 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 Travertine and Oolite.
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