Properties of Limestone and Diorite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Not Available
Streak
White
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Shiny
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
2.8-3 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Limestone vs Diorite Properties
Properties of Limestone and Diorite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Diorite properties, get to know more about Limestone Definition and Diorite 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 Diorite.