Properties of Limestone and Suevite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
5.5
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Coarse Grained
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Uneven
  
Streak
White
  
Light to dark brown
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly
  
Earthy
  
Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm
2
  
18
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Irregular
  
Toughness
1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
  
2.86
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
  
2.8-2.9 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.91 kJ/Kg K
  
11
0.92 kJ/Kg K
  
10
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant
  
Limestone vs Suevite Properties
Properties of Limestone and Suevite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Suevite properties, get to know more about Limestone Definition and Suevite 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 Suevite.