Properties of Limestone and Basalt

Limestone

Basalt

Properties of Basalt and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

Streak

White

White to Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Not Available

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

37.40 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

Toughness

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.8-3

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.84 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.