Properties of Mugearite and Limestone

Mugearite

Limestone

Properties of Limestone and Mugearite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Not Applicable

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

Streak

White to Grey

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Not Available

Dull to Pearly

Compressive Strength

37.50 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Not Applicable

Non-Existent

Toughness

2.3

Specific Gravity

2.8-3

2.3-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.9-3.1 g/cm³

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.84 kJ/Kg K

0.91 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pressure Resistant

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Mugearite vs Limestone Properties

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