Properties of Travertine and Limestone
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Splintery
Splintery
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull to Pearly
Dull to Pearly
Cleavage
Non-Existent
Non-Existent
Specific Gravity
1.68
2.3-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.71 g/cm3
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Pressure Resistant
Travertine vs Limestone Properties
Properties of Travertine and Limestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Travertine vs Limestone properties, get to know more about Travertine 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 Travertine and Limestone.