Properties of Limestone and Trachyte
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
6
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Not Available
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly
  
Metallic
  
Compressive Strength
115.00 N/mm2
  
18
150.00 N/mm2
  
14
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
  
2.7
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
  
2.43-2.45 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
0.91 kJ/Kg K
  
11
Not Available
  
Resistance
Pressure Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Limestone vs Trachyte Properties
Properties of Limestone and Trachyte play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Limestone vs Trachyte properties, get to know more about Limestone Definition and Trachyte 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 Trachyte.