Properties of Metapelite and Limestone

Metapelite

Limestone

Properties of Limestone and Metapelite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5-6

3-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Fibrous

Splintery

Streak

Unknown

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

Luster

Earthy

Dull to Pearly

Compressive Strength

Not Available

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

3.4-3.7

2.3-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

0-300 g/cm³

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.72 kJ/Kg K

0.91 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Pressure Resistant

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Metapelite vs Limestone Properties

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