Properties of Amphibolite and Siltstone
Grain Size
Medium to Coarse Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Irregular to Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Less Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Vitreous to Dull
Dull
Cleavage
Irregular
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.5
2.54-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.85-3.07 g/cm3
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Wear Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Amphibolite vs Siltstone Properties
Properties of Amphibolite and Siltstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Amphibolite vs Siltstone properties, get to know more about Amphibolite Definition and Siltstone 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 Amphibolite and Siltstone.