Properties of Limestone and Jasperoid
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Vitreous and Pearly
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Transparent to Translucent
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
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.