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Properties of Limestone and Kimberlite


Properties of Kimberlite and Limestone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
6-7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine to Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Splintery   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Very Less Porous   

Luster
Dull to Pearly   
Subvitreous to Dull   

Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2   
18
Not Available   

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Conchoidal   

Toughness
1   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent to Opaque   

Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3   
2.95-2.96 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.91 kJ/Kg K   
11
0.92 kJ/Kg K   
10

Resistance
Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant   

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Limestone vs Kimberlite Properties

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

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