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Properties of Limestone and Chert

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3-46.5-7
Coal
1 7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Very fine-grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull to Pearly
Waxy and Dull
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2450.00 N/mm2
Properties of Obsidian
0.15 450
1.1.8 Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
1.1.9 Toughness
1
1.5
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.3-2.72.5-2.8
Granite
0 8.4
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm32.7 g/cm3
Granite
0 1400
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
0.91 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K
Properties of Granulite
0.14 3.2
1.2.2 Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Chert Properties

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