Properties of Limestone
Physical Properties of Limestone
Physical properties of rocks are used to identify the type of rocks and to discover more about them. There are various physical properties of Limestone like Hardness, Grain Size, Fracture, Streak, Porosity, Luster, Strength etc which defines it. The physical properties of Limestone rock are vital in determining its Limestone Texture and Limestone Uses.
Hardness and Strength of Limestone
The physical properties of Limestone depend on its formation. Physical properties of rocks play an important role in determining its applications in various fields. Rocks are rated on the on the Moh's Hardness Scale which rates the rocks on the scale from 1 to 10. Rocks with hardness 1-3 are soft rocks from 3-6 are medium hardness rocks and 6-10 are hard rocks. The hardness of Limestone is 3-4 whereas its compressive strength is 115.00 N/mm2. Streak is the color of rock when it is crushed or powdered. The streak of Limestone is white whereas its fracture is splintery. Luster of Limestone is the interaction of light with the surface of Limestone. Luster of Limestone is dull to pearly. Limestone cleavage is non-existent. The specific gravity of Limestone is 2.3-2.7. Limestone is opaque in nature whereas its toughness is 1. You can also know all the list of rocks in Opaque Rocks, Translucent Rocks and Transparent Rocks.