Properties of Limestone and Nephelinite

Limestone

Nephelinite

Properties of Nephelinite and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

6.5

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Flat

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous to Metallic

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

35.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

Toughness

2.7

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.4-2.9

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.5-3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.88 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Limestone vs Nephelinite Properties

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