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Properties of Ijolite and Limestone


Properties of Limestone and Ijolite


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
5.5-6   
3-4   

Grain Size
Coarse Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven   
Splintery   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Greasy to Dull   
Dull to Pearly   

Compressive Strength
Not Available   
115.00 N/mm2   
18

Cleavage
Poor   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
Not Available   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.6-2.76   
2.3-2.7   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.6 g/cm3   
2.3-2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available   
0.91 kJ/Kg K   
11

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Pressure Resistant   

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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.

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