Limestone

Diabase

Properties of Limestone and Diabase

Limestone

Diabase

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Black

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Not Available

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

225.00 N/mm²

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.86-2.87

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.7-3.3 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.91 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.09 (Properties of..)

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1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Diabase Properties

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