Properties of Limestone and Sovite

Limestone

Sovite

Properties of Sovite and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Subvitreous to Dull

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

Not Available

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

Toughness

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.86-2.87

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

2.84-2.86 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

Not Available

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Limestone vs Sovite Properties

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