Limestone

Amphibolite

Properties of Limestone and Amphibolite

Limestone

Amphibolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Irregular to Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.5

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.91 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Amphibolite Properties

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