Properties of Limestone and Travertine

Limestone

Travertine

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²80.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.71.68

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³2.71 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K1.09 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Travertine Properties

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