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Properties of Limestone and Norite


Properties of Norite and Limestone


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
3-4   
7   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Coarse Grained   

Fracture
Splintery   
Conchoidal   

Streak
White   
Black   

Porosity
Less Porous   
Highly Porous   

Luster
Dull to Pearly   
Not Available   

Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2   
18
225.00 N/mm2   
7

Cleavage
Non-Existent   
Not Available   

Toughness
1   
1.6   

Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7   
2.86-2.87   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3   
2.7-3.3 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.91 kJ/Kg K   
11
Not Available   

Resistance
Pressure Resistant   
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   

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Limestone vs Norite Properties

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

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