Home

Igneous Rocks + -

Fossil Rocks + -

Metamorphic Rocks + -

Durable Rocks + -

Medium Grained Rocks + -

Compare Rocks


Properties of Claystone and Limestone


Properties of Limestone and Claystone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3.5-4   
3-4   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Not Available   
Splintery   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Very Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Dull   
Dull to Pearly   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
115.00 N/mm2   
18

Cleavage
Perfect   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
2.6   
1   

Specific Gravity
0   
2.3-2.7   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2-2.9 g/cm3   
2.3-2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10
0.91 kJ/Kg K   
11

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   
Pressure Resistant   

Reserves >>
<< Formation

Claystone vs Limestone Properties

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

Compare Sedimentary Rocks

Fossil Rocks

Fossil Rocks

» More Fossil Rocks

Compare Sedimentary Rocks

» More Compare Sedimentary Rocks