Properties of Limestone and Granite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Not Available
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.6-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
2.65-2.75 g/cm3
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.