Properties of Limestone and Talc carbonate

Limestone

Talc carbonate

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-41-2

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Flat

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²250.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³2.8-2.9 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Talc carbonate Properties

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