Properties of Tuff and Limestone

Tuff

Limestone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

4-63-4

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Splintery

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Vitreous to Dull

Dull to Pearly

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

243.80 N/mm²115.00 N/mm²

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Not Available

Non-Existent

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.732.3-2.7

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1-1.8 g/cm³2.3-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.20 kJ/Kg K0.91 kJ/Kg K

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Pressure Resistant

Tuff vs Limestone Properties

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