Sandstone

Pyrolite

Properties of Sandstone and Pyrolite

Sandstone

Pyrolite

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

6-7

5.5-6

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse or Fine

Coarse Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Conchoidal

Irregular

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

Less Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

Shiny

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

Properties of F..

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95.00 N/mm²

Rank: 20 (Overall)▶

107.55 N/mm²

Rank: 19 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Obsidian

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1.1.8 Cleavage

Perfect

Imperfect

1.1.9 Toughness

2.6

2.1

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.2-2.8

3-3.01

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

Translucent to Opaque

1.1.12 Density

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

3.1-3.4 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)▶

1.25 kJ/Kg K

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

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Properties of Granulite

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1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant

Sandstone vs Pyrolite Properties

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