Properties of Limestone and Peridotite

Limestone

Peridotite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-45.5-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²107.55 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.73-3.01

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³3.1-3.4 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K1.26 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Peridotite Properties

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