Properties of Argillite and Siltstone
Grain Size
Fine Grained
Fine Grained
Fracture
Conchoidal to Uneven
Conchoidal
Streak
White to Grey
White
Porosity
Highly Porous
Highly Porous
Luster
Waxy and Dull
Dull
Cleavage
Slaty
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.56-2.68
2.54-2.73
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
2.54-2.66 g/cm3
2.6-2.7 g/cm3
Specific Heat Capacity
Not Available
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant
Argillite vs Siltstone Properties
Properties of Argillite and Siltstone play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Argillite vs Siltstone properties, get to know more about Argillite 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 Argillite and Siltstone.