Properties of Limestone and Felsite

Limestone

Felsite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-45-5.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²0.15 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.6-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³2.6 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Limestone vs Felsite Properties

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