Properties of Limestone and Hornblendite

Limestone

Hornblendite

Properties of Hornblendite and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

6-7

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Irregular to Conchoidal

Streak

White

White to Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

Toughness

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.5

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.85-3.07 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Limestone vs Hornblendite Properties

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