Properties of Gabbro and Limestone
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
7
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Conchoidal
  
Splintery
  
Streak
Black
  
White
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Not Available
  
Dull to Pearly
  
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2
  
7
115.00 N/mm2
  
18
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
1.6
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
2.86-2.87
  
2.3-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.7-3.3 g/cm3
  
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
  
0.91 kJ/Kg K
  
11
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Pressure Resistant
  
Gabbro vs Limestone Properties
Properties of Gabbro and Limestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Gabbro vs Limestone properties, get to know more about Gabbro 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 Gabbro and Limestone.