Properties of Limestone and Basalt

Limestone

Basalt

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²37.40 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

2.3

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³2.9-3.1 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Basalt Properties

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