Properties of Limestone and Novaculite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Waxy and Dull
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.5-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
2.7 g/cm3
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.