Properties of Limestone and Pyroxenite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Streak
White
White, Greenish White or Grey
Porosity
Less Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Dull to Vitreous to Submetallic
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Irregular
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
3.2-3.5
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
3.1-3.6 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Limestone vs Pyroxenite Properties
Properties of Limestone and Pyroxenite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Pyroxenite properties, get to know more about Limestone Definition and Pyroxenite 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 Pyroxenite.