Properties of Limestone and Phyllite

Limestone

Phyllite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-41-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Phyllitic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²NA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Crenulation and Pervasive

1.1.9 Toughness

1.2

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.72-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³2.18-3.3 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Limestone vs Phyllite Properties

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