Properties of Limestone and Taconite
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Large and Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Splintery or Conchoidal
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Earthy
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Imperfect
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
5-5.3
Transparency
Opaque
Translucent to Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Not Available
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Limestone vs Taconite Properties
Properties of Limestone and Taconite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Taconite properties, get to know more about Limestone Definition and Taconite 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 Taconite.