Properties of Laterite and Limestone

Laterite

Limestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

23-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NA115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Applicable

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.3-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

Not Available2.3-2.7 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, Pressure Resistant

Pressure Resistant

Laterite vs Limestone Properties

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