Properties of Arkose and Limestone
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
0
2.3-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
Not Available
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Pressure Resistant
Arkose vs Limestone Properties
Properties of Arkose and Limestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Arkose vs Limestone properties, get to know more about Arkose Definition and Limestone 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 Arkose and Limestone.