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Properties of Tuff and Limestone


Properties of Limestone and Tuff


Properties

Physical Properties
  
  

Hardness
4-6   
3-4   

Grain Size
Fine Grained   
Fine Grained   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery   

Streak
White   
White   

Porosity
Highly Porous   
Less Porous   

Luster
Vitreous to Dull   
Dull to Pearly   

Compressive Strength
243.80 N/mm2   
5
115.00 N/mm2   
18

Cleavage
Not Available   
Non-Existent   

Toughness
Not Available   
1   

Specific Gravity
2.73   
2.3-2.7   

Transparency
Opaque   
Opaque   

Density
1-1.8 g/cm3   
2.3-2.7 g/cm3   

Thermal Properties
  
  

Specific Heat Capacity
0.20 kJ/Kg K   
25
0.91 kJ/Kg K   
11

Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant   
Pressure Resistant   

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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.

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