Properties of Limestone and Jasperoid

Limestone

Jasperoid

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43.5-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous and Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²140.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.8-3

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Jasperoid Properties

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