Properties of Limestone and Evaporite

Limestone

Evaporite

Properties of Evaporite and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

2-3

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

225.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.86-2.99

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.8-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Limestone vs Evaporite Properties

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