Properties of Limestone and Travertine
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Splintery
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Dull to Pearly
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
1.68
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
2.71 g/cm3
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.