Properties of Evaporite and Limestone
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Subvitreous to Dull
Dull to Pearly
Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.99
2.3-2.7
Transparency
Translucent
Opaque
Density
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Pressure Resistant
Evaporite vs Limestone Properties
Properties of Evaporite and Limestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Evaporite vs Limestone properties, get to know more about Evaporite 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 Evaporite and Limestone.