Properties of Limestone and Sandstone
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Coarse or Fine
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Dull
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.2-2.8
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
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.