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Properties of Limestone and Granite

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1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3-4
6-7
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Splintery
Not Available
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull to Pearly
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
115.00 N/mm2
Rank: 18 (Overall)
175.00 N/mm2
Rank: 13 (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
1.1.9 Toughness
1
Not Available
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.6-2.7
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
2.65-2.75 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.91 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0.79 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 16 (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Pressure Resistant
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.

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