Properties of Limestone and Chalk

Limestone

Chalk

Properties of Chalk and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Dull

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.3-2.4

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.49-2.50 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.90 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Limestone vs Chalk Properties

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