Properties of Limestone and Granulite

Limestone

Granulite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-46-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²175.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.8-3.0

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³3.06-3.33 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K0.14 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Granulite Properties

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