Properties of Limestone and Ganister
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Splintery
Splintery
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Dull
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Limestone vs Ganister Properties
Properties of Limestone and Ganister play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Ganister properties, get to know more about Limestone Definition and Ganister 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 Ganister.