Properties of Ijolite and Limestone

Ijolite

Limestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

5.5-63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Greasy to Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Poor

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.6-2.762.3-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.6 g/cm³2.3-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

NA0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pressure Resistant

Ijolite vs Limestone Properties

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