Properties of Limestone and Adamellite

Limestone

Adamellite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³2.6-2.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Adamellite Properties

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