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Properties of Limestone and Gneiss


Properties of Gneiss and Limestone


Properties

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   

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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.

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