Properties of Limestone and Lamprophyre

Limestone

Lamprophyre

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-45-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Conchoidal

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.86-2.87

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³2.95-2.96 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Limestone vs Lamprophyre Properties

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