Sandstone

Metapelite

Properties of Sandstone and Metapelite

Sandstone

Metapelite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Medium to Fine Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Fibrous

1.1.4 Streak

White

Unknown

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Earthy

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

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1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

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1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

3.4-3.7

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

0-300 g/cm³

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

Properties of B..

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0.92 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 10 (Overall)▶

0.72 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Sandstone vs Metapelite Properties

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