Properties of Metapelite and Limestone
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Fibrous
Splintery
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Non-Existent
Toughness
Not Available
1
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7
2.3-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0-300 g/cm3
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Pressure Resistant
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.