Properties of Limestone and Coal
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
1.1-1.4
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
1100-1400 g/cm3
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant
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.