Properties of Limestone and Diamictite

Limestone

Diamictite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-42-3

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal to Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

Light to dark brown

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.74.3-5.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³2.2-2.35 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K0.75 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Limestone vs Diamictite Properties

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