Properties of Limestone and Basanite

Limestone

Basanite

Properties of Basanite and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Waxy and Dull

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Toughness

1.5

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.5-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.74 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Limestone vs Basanite Properties

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