Properties of Travertine and Comendite
Physical Properties
  
  
Hardness
3-4
  
6-7
  
Grain Size
Fine Grained
  
Medium Grained
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Pervasive
  
Streak
White
  
Bluish Black
  
Porosity
Highly Porous
  
Highly Porous
  
Luster
Dull to Pearly
  
Dull
  
Compressive Strength
80.00 N/mm2
  
23
92.40 N/mm2
  
21
Cleavage
Non-Existent
  
Not Available
  
Toughness
1
  
2
  
Specific Gravity
1.68
  
2.38
  
Transparency
Opaque
  
Opaque
  
Density
2.71 g/cm3
  
Not Available
  
Thermal Properties
  
  
Specific Heat Capacity
1.09 kJ/Kg K
  
8
Not Available
  
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
  
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
  
Travertine vs Comendite Properties
Properties of Travertine and Comendite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Travertine vs Comendite properties, get to know more about Travertine Definition and Comendite 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 Travertine and Comendite.