Properties of Limestone and Whiteschist

Limestone

Whiteschist

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

3-41.5

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fine to Medium Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull to Pearly

Subvitreous to Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

115.00 N/mm²200.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

1.1.9 Toughness

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.3-2.72.86

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.3-2.7 g/cm³2.8-2.9 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 Whiteschist Properties

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