Properties of Pegmatite and Limestone

Pegmatite

Limestone

Properties of Limestone and Pegmatite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

3-4

Grain Size

Medium to Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal

Splintery

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Grainy, Pearly and Vitreous

Dull to Pearly

Compressive Strength

178.54 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

Toughness

2.1

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.63

2.3-2.7

Transparency

Translucent to Opaque

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.65 g/cm³

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

Not Available

0.91 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Pressure Resistant

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Pegmatite vs Limestone Properties

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