Properties of Limestone and Turbidite

Limestone

Turbidite

Properties of Turbidite and Limestone

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Coarse Grained

Fracture

Splintery

Streak

White

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Less Porous

Very Less Porous

Luster

Dull to Pearly

Metallic

Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²

200.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Disjunctive

Toughness

2.4

Specific Gravity

2.3-2.7

2.46-2.73

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

1.6-2.5 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant

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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.