Properties of Basalt and Limestone

Basalt

Limestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White to Grey

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Not Available

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

37.40 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.3-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³2.3-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pressure Resistant

Basalt vs Limestone Properties

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