Properties of Limestone and Pseudotachylite

Limestone

Pseudotachylite

Properties of Pseudotachylite and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Very fine-grained

Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

Streak

White

Light to dark brown

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

60.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Irregular

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.46-2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Transparent to Translucent

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.7-2.9 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

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Limestone vs Pseudotachylite Properties

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