Properties of Conglomerate and Sandstone

Conglomerate

Sandstone

Properties of Sandstone and Conglomerate

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

6-7

Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Coarse or Fine

Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Streak

White

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Dull

Compressive Strength

Not Available

95.00 N/mm²

Cleavage

Non-Existent

Perfect

Toughness

Not Available

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.86-2.88

2.2-2.8

Transparency

Opaque

Density

1.7-2.3 g/cm³

2.2-2.8 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Conglomerate vs Sandstone Properties

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