Limestone

Shoshonite

Properties of Limestone and Shoshonite

Limestone

Shoshonite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-4

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

White to Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less 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)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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175 (Properties of..)

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Poor

1.1.9 Toughness

1.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.98

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.9-3 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)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Limestone vs Shoshonite Properties

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