Properties of Basalt and Limestone
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Not Available
Dull to Pearly
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.8-3
2.3-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.9-3.1 g/cm3
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
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.