Properties of Limestone and Scoria
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Perfect
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
Not Available
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Not Available
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Limestone vs Scoria Properties
Properties of Limestone and Scoria play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Scoria properties, get to know more about Limestone Definition and Scoria 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 Scoria.