Properties of Limestone and Breccia
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.86-2.87
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
0 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Limestone vs Breccia Properties
Properties of Limestone and Breccia play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Breccia properties, get to know more about Limestone Definition and Breccia 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 Breccia.