Properties of Limestone and Tuff
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Vitreous to Dull
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Not Available
Toughness
1
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.3-2.7
2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
1-1.8 g/cm3
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.