Properties of Limestone and Novaculite

Limestone

Novaculite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-47

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

Colorless

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Waxy and Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²450.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.5

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.5-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K0.74 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Novaculite Properties

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