Properties of Peridotite and Limestone
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
5.5-6
  
3-4
  
Grain Size
Coarse Grained
  
Fine Grained
  
Fracture
Irregular
  
Splintery
  
Streak
White
  
White
  
Porosity
Less Porous
  
Less Porous
  
Luster
Shiny
  
Dull to Pearly
  
Compressive Strength
107.55 N/mm2
  
19
115.00 N/mm2
  
18
Cleavage
Imperfect
  
Non-Existent
  
Toughness
2.1
  
1
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.01
  
2.3-2.7
  
Transparency
Translucent to Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
3.1-3.4 g/cm3
  
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.26 kJ/Kg K
  
5
0.91 kJ/Kg K
  
11
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Pressure Resistant
  
Peridotite vs Limestone Properties
Properties of Peridotite and Limestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Peridotite vs Limestone properties, get to know more about Peridotite 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 Peridotite and Limestone.