Properties of Limestone and Tephrite
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
3-4
6.5
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Streak
White
Bluish Black
Porosity
Less Porous
Very Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2
18
90.00 N/mm2
22
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Crenulation and Pervasive
Toughness
1
2.4
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, Impact Resistant
Limestone vs Tephrite Properties
Properties of Limestone and Tephrite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Tephrite properties, get to know more about Limestone Definition and Tephrite 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 Tephrite.
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