Properties of Limestone and Granulite

Limestone

Granulite

Properties of Granulite and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

175.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.8-3.0

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

3.06-3.33 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.14 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

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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.