Properties of Blue Granite and Limestone

Blue Granite

Limestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-73-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-32.3-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.9-2.91 g/cm³2.3-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.79 kJ/Kg K0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Pressure Resistant

Blue Granite vs Limestone Properties

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