Properties of Limestone and Gneiss
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium to Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Irregular
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Very Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2
  
18
125.00 N/mm2
  
17
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Poor
  
Toughness
1
  
1.2
  
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
  
2.5-2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Translucent to Opaque
  
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
  
2.6-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.91 kJ/Kg K
  
11
Not Available
  
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Limestone vs Gneiss Properties
Properties of Limestone and Gneiss play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Gneiss properties, get to know more about Limestone Definition and Gneiss 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 Gneiss.