Properties of Limestone and Tuff

Limestone

Tuff

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-44-6

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Vitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²243.80 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³1-1.8 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K0.20 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Limestone vs Tuff Properties

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