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Properties of Limestone and Andesite

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3-47
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull to Pearly
Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2225.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
1.1.9 Toughness
1
1.1
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.3-2.72.5-2.8
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm32.11-2.36 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.91 kJ/Kg K2.39 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Andesite Properties

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