Properties of Limestone and Peridotite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Irregular
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Shiny
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
3-3.01
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
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.