Properties of Wackestone and Limestone
Properties
Physical Properties
Hardness
2-3
3-4
Grain Size
Very fine-grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal
Splintery
Streak
White
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Dull
Dull to Pearly
Compressive Strength
225.00 N/mm2
7
115.00 N/mm2
18
Cleavage
Perfect
Non-Existent
Toughness
2.6
1
Specific Gravity
2.2-2.8
2.3-2.7
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.4-2.8 g/cm3
2.3-2.7 g/cm3
Thermal Properties
Specific Heat Capacity
0.39 kJ/Kg K
23
0.91 kJ/Kg K
11
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Pressure Resistant
Wackestone vs Limestone Properties
Properties of Wackestone and Limestone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Wackestone vs Limestone properties, get to know more about Wackestone 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 Wackestone and Limestone.
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