Properties of Limestone and Granite

Limestone

Granite

Properties of Granite and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Large and Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Dull to Grainy with Sporadic parts Pearly and Vitreous

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

175.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.6-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.65-2.75 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.79 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.