Properties of Jasperoid and Limestone

Jasperoid

Limestone

Properties of Limestone and Jasperoid

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3.5-4

3-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Vitreous and Pearly

Dull to Pearly

Compressive Strength

140.00 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.3-2.7

Transparency

Transparent to Translucent

Opaque

Density

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.91 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pressure Resistant

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Jasperoid vs Limestone Properties

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