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Properties of Limestone and Granite

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Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

 
3-4
Fine Grained
Splintery
White
Less Porous
Dull to Pearly
115.00 N/mm2
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1
2.3-2.7
Opaque
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
0.91 kJ/Kg K
Pressure Resistant
 
6-7
Large and Coarse Grained
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White
Less Porous
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
175.00 N/mm2
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2.6-2.7
Opaque
2.65-2.75 g/cm3
0.79 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Granite Properties

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