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Properties of Sandstone and Limestone

1 Properties
1.1 Physical Properties
1.1.1 Hardness
6-7
3-4
1.1.2 Grain Size
Coarse or Fine
Fine Grained
1.1.3 Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
1.1.4 Streak
White
White
1.1.5 Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
1.1.6 Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly
1.1.7 Compressive Strength
Properties of F..
95.00 N/mm2
Rank: 20 (Overall)
115.00 N/mm2
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Properties of Obsidian
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1.1.8 Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
1.1.9 Toughness
2.6
1
1.1.10 Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.3-2.7
1.1.11 Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
1.1.12 Density
2.2-2.8 g/cm3
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
1.2 Thermal Properties
1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity
Properties of B..
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 10 (Overall)
0.91 kJ/Kg K
Rank: 11 (Overall)
Properties of Granulite
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1.2.2 Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Pressure Resistant

Sandstone vs Limestone Properties

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

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