Properties of Limestone and Phonolite

Limestone

Phonolite

Properties of Phonolite and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

5.5-6

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal to Uneven

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Greasy to Dull

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

150.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Poor

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.6

Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.6 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

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Limestone vs Phonolite Properties

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