Properties of Limestone and Laterite

Limestone

Laterite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-42

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Applicable

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7Not Available

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³Not Available

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, Pressure Resistant

Limestone vs Laterite Properties

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