Properties of Limestone and Conglomerate

Limestone

Conglomerate

Properties of Conglomerate and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

2-3

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Dull

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.86-2.88

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

1.7-2.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Limestone vs Conglomerate Properties

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