Properties of Breccia and Limestone
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
7
3-4
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Uneven
Splintery
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
115.00 N/mm2
18
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
2.3-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0 g/cm3
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
0.91 kJ/Kg K
11
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pressure Resistant
Breccia vs Limestone Properties
Properties of Breccia and Limestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Breccia vs Limestone properties, get to know more about Breccia 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 Breccia and Limestone.
|
||
|
||
|
