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Properties of Limestone and Hornfels

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
3-4
2-3
1.1.2 Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
1.1.4 Streak
White
Unknown
1.1.5 Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull to Pearly
Shiny
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
115.00 N/mm2
Rank: 18 (Overall)
5.80 N/mm2
Rank: 31 (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
1.1.9 Toughness
1
Not Yet Found
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
3.4-3.9
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
0.25-0.30 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.91 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 11 (Overall)
0.84 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Limestone vs Hornfels Properties

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