Properties of Limestone and Turbidite

Limestone

Turbidite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-43

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Metallic

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Disjunctive

1.1.9 Toughness

2.4

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.46-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³1.6-2.5 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

Limestone vs Turbidite Properties

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