Properties of Conglomerate and Siltstone

Conglomerate

Siltstone

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1 Properties

1.1 Physical Properties

1.1.1 Hardness

2-36-7

1 7

1.1.2 Grain Size

Coarse Grained

Fine Grained

1.1.3 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

1.1.4 Streak

White

1.1.5 Porosity

Highly Porous

1.1.6 Luster

Dull

1.1.7 Compressive Strength

NANA

0.15 450

1.1.8 Cleavage

Non-Existent

Not Available

1.1.9 Toughness

Not Available

2.6

1.1.10 Specific Gravity

2.86-2.882.54-2.73

0 8.4

1.1.11 Transparency

Opaque

1.1.12 Density

1.7-2.3 g/cm³2.6-2.7 g/cm³

0 1400

1.2 Thermal Properties

1.2.1 Specific Heat Capacity

0.92 kJ/Kg KNA

0.14 3.2

1.2.2 Resistance

Heat Resistant

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant, Water Resistant

Conglomerate vs Siltstone Properties

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