Properties of Limestone and Coal

Limestone

Coal

Properties of Coal and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

1-1.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Black

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

1.1-1.4

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

1100-1400 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

1.32 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Limestone vs Coal Properties

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