Properties of Shonkinite and Limestone

Shonkinite

Limestone

Properties of Limestone and Shonkinite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

5.5-6

3-4

Grain Size

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

Fracture

Not Available

Splintery

Streak

White

Porosity

Less Porous

Luster

Subvitreous to Dull

Dull to Pearly

Compressive Strength

150.00 N/mm²

115.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Perfect

Non-Existent

Toughness

Not Available

Specific Gravity

2.6-2.7

2.3-2.7

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.6-2.8 g/cm³

2.3-2.7 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

0.91 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pressure Resistant

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Shonkinite vs Limestone Properties

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