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Properties of Limestone and Aplite

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Physical Properties

Hardness

3-46.5
1 7
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Grain Size

Fine Grained
Very fine-grained

Fracture

Splintery
-

Streak

White
White

Porosity

Less Porous
Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm2130.00 N/mm2
0.15 450
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Cleavage

-
-

Toughness

1
-

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.6
0 8.4
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Transparency

Opaque
Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm32.6 g/cm3
0 1400
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Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K0.79 kJ/Kg K
0.14 3.2
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Resistance

Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Aplite Properties

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