Limestone

Sandstone

Properties of Limestone and Sandstone

Limestone

Sandstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

6-7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Coarse or Fine

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

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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115.00 N/mm²

Rank: 18 (Overall)▶

95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.2-2.8

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.91 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Limestone vs Sandstone Properties

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