Properties of Limestone and Basaltic Trachyandesite

Limestone

Basaltic Trachyandesite

Properties of Basaltic Trachyandesite 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

37.50 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 Basaltic Trachyandesite Properties

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