Limestone

Icelandite

Properties of Limestone and Icelandite

Limestone

Icelandite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

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1.1.9 Toughness

1.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.5-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.11-2.36 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.91 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

2.39 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Scratch Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Icelandite Properties

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