Properties of Granulite and Limestone

Granulite

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 Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Not Available

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Very Less Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

175.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Imperfect

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.8-3.02.3-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

3.06-3.33 g/cm³2.3-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.14 kJ/Kg K0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pressure Resistant

Granulite vs Limestone Properties

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