Properties of Limestone and Marble

Limestone

Marble

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Not Available

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

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

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³2.4-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K0.88 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Limestone vs Marble Properties

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