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Properties of Limestone and Latite


Properties of Latite and Limestone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
5-5.5   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine 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
310.00 N/mm2   
2

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Perfect   

Toughness
1   
2.7   

Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7   
2.86   

Transparency
Opaque   
Translucent   

Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3   
2.8-2.9 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

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

Resistance
Pressure Resistant   
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant   

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Limestone vs Latite Properties

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

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